Lowden, 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 Lowden, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
| Locality | Lowden |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.53282 |
| Longitude | 115.96184 |
| Population | 119 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 44.7 km² |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Postcode | 6240 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 176 km south |
Lowden is a locality in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 119. The locality covers an area of 44.7 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 102 m above sea level. It lies approximately 176 km south of Perth. Lowden is located at 33.5328°S, 115.9618°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6240. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lowden rests in the gentle embrace of the south-west, its landscape a soft tapestry of rolling hills and verdant paddocks. It lies 38.5 km south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 14.2 km east of Donnybrook. Here, the air carries the faint, sweet perfume of damp earth and blooming bush, a subtle fragrance that deepens as the sun dips towards the horizon, casting long, ochre shadows across the land. Gum trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel over fields of emerald green, while the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant watercourse hints at the quiet flow of life beneath the surface. The character of Lowden is one of understated beauty, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a sense of calm, inviting a slower, more considered pace.
The history of Lowden is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy built on the fertile soils that have sustained generations. For many years, the local economy thrived on the bounty of the land, with dairy farming and grazing forming the bedrock of its prosperity. While the agricultural landscape remains a defining feature, the economic character of Lowden has evolved, with an increasing focus on horticulture and viticulture adding new layers to its rural identity. Travellers passing through might notice the distinctive red earth, a constant reminder of the geology that underpins the area's enduring appeal, and the quiet hum of tractors in the distance speaks to the ongoing, unpretentious work that defines this corner of the Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lowden, 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 Lowden, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
Detailed location data for Lowden includes the postcode (6240), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup), 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 Lowden 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. |