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| Locality | Shoalwater |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Rockingham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.29582 |
| Longitude | 115.71287 |
| Population | 3,928 |
| Density | 1577.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 6169 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 41 km south-southwest |
Shoalwater is a locality in the City Of Rockingham local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,928. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 1577.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 41 km south-southwest of Perth. Shoalwater is located at 32.2958°S, 115.7129°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6169.
Shoalwater whispers of coastal breezes and the endless shimmer of the Indian Ocean. It lies 11.9 km west-north-west of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 2.8 km south-west of Rockingham. The land here breathes with a gentle, sandy exhalation, a place where pale dunes meet the turquoise shallows, fringed by hardy scrub that clings stubbornly to the earth. The air carries a perpetual tang of salt, a constant reminder of the vast blue expanse that defines its western edge, and the sunlight, especially as it begins its slow descent, paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows across the rippled sand. The character of Shoalwater is one of understated beauty, a quiet unfurling of natural splendour rather than a boisterous declaration.
The history of Shoalwater is inextricably tied to its maritime bounty. For millennia, the waters teemed with life, a rich larder for the Indigenous custodians who understood its rhythms long before European sails appeared on the horizon. Later, the promise of the sea drew fishermen, their small craft a familiar sight against the morning mist, their livelihoods etched into the very texture of the local economy. While industry has shifted and diversified over the decades, the deep connection to the water remains, a subtle undercurrent to the daily life of Shoalwater. The nearby Penguin Island, a haven for little penguins and sea lions, draws visitors with its wild charm, a small, precious jewel reflecting the broader natural wealth of this sun-kissed coastline.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Shoalwater, Western Australia. 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 Shoalwater, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
Detailed location data for Shoalwater includes the postcode (6169), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Rockingham), 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 Shoalwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |