Karrinyup, 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 Karrinyup, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
| Locality | Karrinyup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Stirling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.87124 |
| Longitude | 115.77642 |
| Population | 9,037 |
| Density | 1379.7 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Postcode | 6018 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 12 km northwest |
Karrinyup is a locality in the City Of Stirling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,037. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 1379.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km northwest of Perth. Karrinyup is located at 31.8712°S, 115.7764°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6018.
Karrinyup unfolds across a landscape of gentle undulations, a terrain that has been shaped by the slow, persistent work of wind and water. It lies 9.2 km west-north-west of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 282°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-west of Perth. The air here carries a subtle, dry warmth, particularly in the late afternoons, when the sunlight filters through the leaves of hardy native trees, casting shifting patterns of ochre and gold onto the sandy soil. Scattered pockets of bushland, remnants of a wilder past, offer a sanctuary for small marsupials and a vibrant array of birdlife, their calls a constant, cheerful counterpoint to the distant hum of traffic. Even in the more developed areas, a sense of the land’s inherent character persists, a quiet resilience that underpins the suburban sprawl.
The story of Karrinyup is one of gradual transformation, from the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples to a modern residential hub. Early European settlers saw the potential in this fertile ground, and the area’s agricultural roots, though now largely overshadowed, are still discernible in the occasional remnant orchard or the names of streets that hint at a pastoral heritage. The local economy, once tied to the land, has diversified significantly, with Karrinyup now a thriving centre for commerce and residential living, drawing people from across the metropolitan region. A notable landmark, the Karrinyup Shopping Centre, has become a focal point for community life, a modern testament to the area's evolving identity, while the proximity to the glittering Indian Ocean coastline offers a constant reminder of Western Australia's vast aquatic allure, a presence felt even miles inland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karrinyup, 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 Karrinyup, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
Detailed location data for Karrinyup includes the postcode (6018), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Stirling), 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 Karrinyup 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. |