Munster, 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 Munster, in the City Of Cockburn local government area.
| Locality | Munster |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Cockburn |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.14881 |
| Longitude | 115.8057 |
| Population | 4,314 |
| Density | 1052.2 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 6166 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 23 km south-southwest |
Munster is a locality in the City Of Cockburn local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,314. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 1052.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km south-southwest of Perth. Munster is located at 32.1488°S, 115.8057°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6166.
Munster unfolds across a gentle, sandy expanse, a landscape shaped by the proximity of the Indian Ocean. It lies 12.9 km west-south-west of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 237°T), and is situated 13.1 km south-west of Willetton. Low-lying dunes, softened by hardy coastal scrub and hardy grasses that whisper in the persistent breeze, mark its western edge, hinting at the vast blue beyond. Inland, the terrain flattens, giving way to a mosaic of well-tended properties and nascent residential developments, where the colour of the earth, a rich ochre, peeks through the manicured lawns and established gardens. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a constant reminder of its coastal embrace, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, often casts a soft, warm glow, gilding the rooftops and the leaves of the eucalypts that dot the neighbourhood.
The story of Munster is inextricably linked to the broader development of the Cockburn region, a history shaped by post-war expansion and a burgeoning agricultural and industrial base. While not a primary farming hub itself, its growth has been fuelled by the economic vigour of neighbouring areas, with its residents often working in diverse sectors ranging from manufacturing to service industries. The area’s development has been characterised by a steady, considered expansion, with a focus on creating a liveable environment for families. There are no grand historical monuments here, but rather a quiet sense of progress, a local economy that hums with a practical, understated efficiency, and a character that reflects the modern Australian aspiration for accessible coastal living.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Munster, 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 Munster, in the City Of Cockburn local government area.
Detailed location data for Munster includes the postcode (6166), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Cockburn), 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 Munster 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. |