Manning, 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 Manning, in the City Of South Perth local government area.
| Locality | Manning |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of South Perth |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.01443 |
| Longitude | 115.87032 |
| Population | 4,007 |
| Density | 2371.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6152 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 7 km south |
Manning is a locality in the City Of South Perth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,007. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 2371.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km south of Perth. Manning is located at 32.0144°S, 115.8703°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6152.
Manning unfurls itself along the southern banks of the Swan River, its character shaped by the gentle embrace of the water and the soft, sandy soils that stretch inland. It lies 6.7 km south of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 170°T), and is situated 9.1 km north-north-west of Canning Vale. The land here is a subtle masterpiece of greens and browns, a landscape where the urban edge yields gracefully to pockets of native bushland and manicured parklands. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the lawns and pathways with a golden hue, illuminating the quiet hum of everyday life as residents move between their homes and the riverfront. The air often carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of its proximity to the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, and a gentle breeze rustles through the gum trees, a sound as old as the land itself.
The history of Manning is closely tied to the broader narrative of Perth’s development, evolving from a landscape of market gardens and orchards that fed the burgeoning city into a predominantly residential suburb. Its economy, once reliant on the bounty of the soil and the river, has shifted, with many of its inhabitants now commuting to broader metropolitan centres, though local businesses still cater to the daily needs of the community. Manning’s distinctiveness lies in its accessible river foreshore, a cherished public space that fosters a sense of leisurely connection with the water, offering boat ramps and picnic spots that draw families and individuals alike. The suburb retains a certain quiet charm, a place where the pace feels measured, allowing for a genuine appreciation of the natural beauty that is so readily available to its residents.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Manning, 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 Manning, in the City Of South Perth local government area.
Detailed location data for Manning includes the postcode (6152), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of South Perth), 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 Manning 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. |