Mariginiup, 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 Mariginiup, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
| Locality | Mariginiup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Wanneroo |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.7101 |
| Longitude | 115.84602 |
| Population | 802 |
| Density | 33.0 /km² |
| Area | 24.3 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 6078 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 27 km north |
Mariginiup is a locality in the City Of Wanneroo local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 802. The locality covers an area of 24.3 km², giving a population density of about 33.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km north of Perth. Mariginiup is located at 31.7101°S, 115.8460°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6078.
Mariginiup breathes a quiet, sandy existence, a place where the earth exhales the scent of dry grass and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers. It lies 13.1 km west-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 300°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-north-west of Ballajura. The landscape here is a gentle ripple of low dunes, swathed in hardy native vegetation that clings to the ochre soil, a testament to the persistent, sun-drenched climate. Ancient eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand as silent sentinels, their branches a filigree against the vast, often intensely blue sky. Between these woody giants, the ground is a mosaic of pale sand and the muted greens and greys of scrub, a terrain that whispers of resilience and the slow, steady work of wind and rain.
The story of Mariginiup is deeply entwined with the land’s bounty, a history shaped by early agricultural endeavours and the tenacious spirit of those who sought to cultivate its soil. For generations, the rich, sandy loam has yielded to the farmer’s plough, supporting pastures for grazing livestock and crops that shimmer under the summer sun, the very air often carrying the sweet, dusty tang of turned earth. This enduring connection to the land underpins the local economy, a steady pulse that beats with the rhythm of the seasons. It’s a place where the days unfold at a pace dictated by the needs of the flock and the ripening grain, a distinctly Western Australian character woven into the fabric of everyday life, far from the clamour of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mariginiup, 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 Mariginiup, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
Detailed location data for Mariginiup includes the postcode (6078), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Wanneroo), 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 Mariginiup 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. |