Pemberton, 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 Pemberton, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
| Locality | Pemberton |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Manjimup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.44197 |
| Longitude | 116.05463 |
| Population | 1,016 |
| Density | 59.0 /km² |
| Area | 17.2 km² |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Postcode | 6260 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 278 km south |
Pemberton is a locality in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,016. The locality covers an area of 17.2 km², giving a population density of about 59.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 125 m above sea level. It lies approximately 278 km south of Perth. Pemberton is located at 34.4420°S, 116.0546°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Pemberton rests amongst the towering karri forests of Western Australia's South West, a place where the air itself seems to hum with the deep, resonant quiet of ancient trees. It lies 109.4 km south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 23.3 km south-south-west of Manjimup. The land here is a rich tapestry of deep, ochre soils, supporting vast stands of these magnificent giants, their rough bark a testament to centuries of slow, steady growth. Rolling hills, softened by the constant, gentle moisture of the region, give way to winding creeks and the occasional glimpse of a distant, mist-shrouded ridge. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through the dense canopy in shifting, ethereal shafts, painting the forest floor with a dappled, golden hue that whispers of enduring natural beauty.
The history of Pemberton is intrinsically tied to the very trees that define its landscape. Once a vital centre for timber milling, the echoes of axes and saws still seem to linger in the hushed atmosphere, a reminder of the industry that shaped its early days. Today, while the timber trade remains a significant part of its economy, the character of Pemberton has broadened, embracing agriculture and, importantly, tourism. Visitors are drawn to its renowned wineries, the fertile land yielding grapes that produce distinctive cool-climate wines, and to the natural wonders that surround it, including the majestic Gloucester Tree, a fire lookout offering breathtaking panoramic views. The local economy, a blend of agricultural enterprises and a burgeoning tourism sector, thrives on the unique appeal of this verdant pocket of Western Australia, a place where the rhythm of life is set by the seasons and the enduring presence of the forest.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pemberton, 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 Pemberton, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
Detailed location data for Pemberton includes the postcode (6260), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Manjimup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Pemberton 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. |