Karridale, 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 Karridale, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Karridale |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.17836 |
| Longitude | 115.13899 |
| Population | 284 |
| Density | 2.9 /km² |
| Area | 99.3 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 6288 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 257 km south-southwest |
Karridale is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 284. The locality covers an area of 99.3 km², giving a population density of about 2.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 257 km south-southwest of Perth. Karridale is located at 34.1784°S, 115.1390°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6288. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Karridale rests on the southern edge of the Margaret River wine region, its landscape a gentle surrender to the ancient granite bones of the land. It lies 61.9 km south-south-west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 198°T), and is situated 14.2 km north of Augusta. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy perfume of the surrounding forest, a scent deepened by the rich, loamy soil that cradles the towering karri trees. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, and in the quiet stillness, one can almost hear the slow, steady breath of the bush. The terrain undulates with a soft, rolling grace, a prelude to the more dramatic coastal cliffs that lie a short distance away, their ruggedness a stark contrast to the sheltered valleys where vineyards have begun to unfurl. The colour of the light, particularly as the day begins to wane, takes on a honeyed hue, bathing the landscape in a warm, ephemeral glow.
This is a place where history is whispered by the wind rustling through the leaves of trees planted by early settlers, many of whom were drawn by the promise of timber and fertile land. The legacy of the timber industry, particularly the felled giants that once dominated this region, is still palpable, though today the economy leans heavily towards the celebrated wines that have brought Karridale and its neighbours international acclaim. Beyond the vines, boutique farms and artisanal producers contribute to a vibrant, if understated, local economy, where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the rhythm of the harvest. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the natural beauty, exploring nearby national parks and the rugged coastline, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed spirit that still defines this corner of the continent.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karridale, 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 Karridale, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Karridale includes the postcode (6288), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), 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 Karridale 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. |