Golden Bay, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Golden Bay, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
| Locality | Golden Bay |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Rockingham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.42533 |
| Longitude | 115.76099 |
| Population | 3,617 |
| Density | 791.5 /km² |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 6174 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 54 km south |
Golden Bay is a locality in the City Of Rockingham local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,617. The locality covers an area of 4.6 km², giving a population density of about 791.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km south of Perth. Golden Bay is located at 32.4253°S, 115.7610°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6174.
Golden Bay unfurls along the coast, a stretch of pale sand meeting the gentle swell of the Indian Ocean. It lies 11.4 km north-north-east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-south-west of Baldivis. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of salt and drying seaweed, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. Low, scrubby vegetation clings to the dunes, tough and resilient against the persistent sea breeze, its muted greens and browns a stark contrast to the brilliant cerulean of the water. Further inland, the land flattens, the terrain giving way to a mosaic of residential blocks and open spaces, where the late afternoon sun casts long, lazy shadows.
Historically, this coastal fringe was a place of quiet passage and resourcefulness for the Whadjuk Noongar people. Its modern identity, however, has been shaped by its proximity to broader urban development and the lure of its accessible foreshore. The local economy draws strength from the services supporting its growing population and the retail offerings that cater to everyday needs, with a developing tourism sector beginning to recognise the appeal of its clean, uncrowded beaches. The sense of community here is palpable, a quiet hum of families enjoying the coastal lifestyle, the rhythm of school runs and weekend barbecues underpinning the unhurried pace of life in Golden Bay.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Golden Bay, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Golden Bay, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
Detailed location data for Golden Bay includes the postcode (6174), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Rockingham), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Golden Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |