Gorrie, 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 Gorrie, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
| Locality | Gorrie |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mundaring |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.90964 |
| Longitude | 116.30921 |
| Area | 26.3 km² |
| Postcode | 6556 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 43 km east |
Gorrie is a locality in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 26.3 km². It lies approximately 43 km east of Perth. Gorrie is located at 31.9096°S, 116.3092°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6556. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gorrie rests where the Darling Scarp begins its gentle descent towards the coastal plain, a place defined by undulating hills cloaked in the muted greens and greys of native bushland, punctuated by the occasional splash of vibrant wildflowers after good rains. It lies 35.6 km east-north-east of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 11.3 km east-south-east of Mount Helena. The air here carries the dry, resinous scent of eucalyptus, a fragrance that intensifies in the late afternoon sun, mingling with the fainter, earthier aroma of damp soil after a shower. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the leaf litter, creating a dappled, almost liquid effect across the forest floor. The land itself feels ancient, its contours shaped by millennia of wind and water, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature.
Historically, Gorrie’s character has been shaped by its proximity to the burgeoning Swan River Colony and later agricultural expansion. Early settlers found the land here amenable to grazing and, for a time, timber milling provided a significant economic driver, with sturdy jarrah and marri trees felled for construction and export. Though the large-scale timber industry has long since receded, a connection to the land persists, with hobby farms and lifestyle blocks now dotting the landscape, their owners cherishing the rural tranquility. The local economy today leans towards a more diversified model, with small businesses catering to residents and a growing number of visitors drawn to the area’s natural beauty and the quiet charm of Gorrie itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gorrie, 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 Gorrie, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
Detailed location data for Gorrie includes the postcode (6556), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mundaring), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Gorrie 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. |