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| Locality | Herron |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mandurah |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.7545 |
| Longitude | 115.68196 |
| Population | 422 |
| Density | 14.7 /km² |
| Area | 28.7 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 6211 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 91 km south |
Herron is a locality in the City Of Mandurah local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 422. The locality covers an area of 28.7 km², giving a population density of about 14.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 91 km south of Perth. Herron is located at 32.7545°S, 115.6820°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6211. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Herron rests on the eastern fringe of Mandurah, its character shaped by the gentle sprawl of suburban development meeting the wilder edges of the coastal plain. It lies 26.0 km south of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 14.5 km south-south-east of Dawesville. Here, the land unfolds in a mosaic of sandy loam, supporting hardy native vegetation that whispers secrets on the southerly breeze. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, mineral tang, a premonition of the nearby waterways and the distant ocean, and the light, as it softens, paints the low-lying scrub in hues of ochre and muted gold. Streets, named for local flora and fauna, wind through established neighbourhoods where mature trees cast dappled shadows, a quiet testament to the passage of years since the land was first settled.
Historically, this region's fortunes were tied to the bounty of its waterways and the fertile, if sandy, soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural land, established small farms and grazing properties, their efforts gradually shaping the landscape. While larger-scale farming has largely receded, the legacy remains in the patchwork of cleared land and the enduring connection to the natural environment. Today, Herron is a residential hub, its economy more focused on the services and conveniences that support its growing population, yet a distinct sense of place persists. The ease of access to the Peel-Harvey Estuary, with its rich birdlife and recreational opportunities, imbues Herron with a subtle, enduring charm, a place where the rhythm of everyday life is still gently influenced by the surrounding natural beauty.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Herron, Western Australia. 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 Herron, in the City Of Mandurah local government area.
Detailed location data for Herron includes the postcode (6211), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Mandurah), 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 Herron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |