Harrisdale, 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 Harrisdale, in the City Of Armadale local government area.
| Locality | Harrisdale |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Armadale |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.11797 |
| Longitude | 115.93368 |
| Population | 8,893 |
| Density | 1541.2 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 6112 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 20 km south-southeast |
Harrisdale is a locality in the City Of Armadale local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,893. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 1541.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km south-southeast of Perth. Harrisdale is located at 32.1180°S, 115.9337°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6112.
Harrisdale unfurls across a landscape of gentle rises and shallow depressions, a tapestry of suburban sprawl interwoven with pockets of remnant bushland. It lies 3.9 km south-south-east of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 161°T), and is situated 6.7 km south-south-west of Thornlie. The earth here, a rich ochre under the bright Western Australian sun, slopes subtly towards unseen drainage lines, hinting at the ancient watercourses that once shaped this country. Even in the built-up areas, the air carries a dry, dusty scent, mingling with the sharp perfume of eucalypts and the occasional sweetness of flowering shrubs, especially potent in the late afternoon when the light softens and casts long, reaching shadows. The character of Harrisdale is one of expansive skies and a steady, unfolding development, where the call of kookaburras can still be heard across the manicured lawns and the distant rumble of traffic hums a constant, low-frequency accompaniment to everyday life.
The story of Harrisdale is one of transformation, a quiet evolution from agricultural roots to a thriving residential centre. Historically, this land was part of the broader agricultural pursuits that defined the region, with farms and grazing properties dotting the terrain, their legacy sometimes evident in the enduring patterns of fences or the mature trees that stand sentinel over newer housing estates. The local economy now largely revolves around retail, services, and the construction that continues to shape its expanding footprint, catering to a growing population drawn to its accessible location and modern amenities. A distinctive feature of Harrisdale is its commitment to green spaces, with numerous parks and nature reserves integrated into its design, offering residents havens of bushland and recreational areas that echo the natural beauty of its geological past, providing a vital connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Harrisdale, 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 Harrisdale, in the City Of Armadale local government area.
Detailed location data for Harrisdale includes the postcode (6112), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Armadale), 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 Harrisdale 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. |