Northcliffe, 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 Northcliffe, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
| Locality | Northcliffe |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Manjimup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.63471 |
| Longitude | 116.1411 |
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 10.2 /km² |
| Area | 27.4 km² |
| Elevation | 101 m |
| Postcode | 6262 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 300 km south |
Northcliffe is a locality in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 280. The locality covers an area of 27.4 km², giving a population density of about 10.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 101 m above sea level. It lies approximately 300 km south of Perth. Northcliffe is located at 34.6347°S, 116.1411°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6262. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Northcliffe rests in a fold of the land, where the tall timbers of the south-west begin to soften into rolling country. It lies 131.5 km south-south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 147°T), and is situated 22.8 km south-south-east of Pemberton. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of the karri and marri forests, a scent that clings to the tweed jackets of its residents and the canvas of its few remaining country stores. The light filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, painting the gravelly roads and the few neat houses in shades of emerald and gold, especially as the day begins to wane. The land itself is a study in muted greens and rich browns, a generous earth that yields slowly but surely to the farmer's plough.
This is a place shaped by its isolation and the abundance of its natural resources, a history tied intrinsically to the timber mills that once hummed with the lifeblood of the region. For generations, the economy of Northcliffe has been sustained by the hardy spirit of those who coaxed livelihoods from the soil and the forests, with dairy farming and cattle grazing now forming a significant part of its character. The local school, a modest but vital centre of community life, echoes with the laughter of children whose families are deeply rooted in this corner of the south-west, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived at a more deliberate pace. The presence of the nearby Walpole-Nornalup National Park, a breath-taking expanse of ancient trees and coastal heath, draws a steady stream of travellers seeking solace and the raw, untamed beauty of the natural world, adding a gentle hum of tourism to the established rhythm of Northcliffe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Northcliffe, 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 Northcliffe, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
Detailed location data for Northcliffe includes the postcode (6262), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Manjimup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Northcliffe 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. |