Harris River, 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 Harris River, in the Shire Of Collie local government area.
| Locality | Harris River |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Collie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.24294 |
| Longitude | 116.14049 |
| Population | 102 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 152.1 km² |
| Elevation | 204 m |
| Postcode | 6225 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 146 km south |
Harris River is a locality in the Shire Of Collie local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 102. The locality covers an area of 152.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 204 m above sea level. It lies approximately 146 km south of Perth. Harris River is located at 33.2429°S, 116.1405°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6225. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Harris River winds through a landscape of rolling granite outcrops and hardy bushland, where the scent of eucalyptus hangs thick and sweet in the air, particularly after a sun-warmed shower. It lies 47.7 km east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 80°T), and is situated 12.8 km north of Collie. The land here is a mosaic of ochre earth and muted greens, the vegetation clinging tenaciously to the stony soil, a testament to the resilience of nature in this corner of the region. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, has a peculiar, diffused quality, softening the edges of the hills and casting long, gentle shadows that seem to deepen the quietude of the place. The river itself, often a tranquil ribbon of brown water, is fringed with paperbarks and sedges, its banks a haven for small birds whose calls stitch the silence together.
Historically, the fortunes of Harris River have been inextricably linked to the rich mineral veins that lie beneath its undulating surface, with coal mining forming the bedrock of its economy for generations. This legacy is etched into the very character of the place, a quiet strength born from hard work and the enduring spirit of its people. While the hum of mining equipment is still a familiar sound, the region is also slowly turning its gaze towards agricultural pursuits, with pockets of grazing land and emerging vineyards adding new colours to the economic palette. The nearby national parks, however, offer a profound counterpoint to the industrial past, providing vast tracts of unspoiled wilderness where the ancient stories of the land are whispered on the wind.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Harris River, 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 Harris River, in the Shire Of Collie local government area.
Detailed location data for Harris River includes the postcode (6225), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Collie), 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 Harris River 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. |