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| Locality | Thornlie |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Gosnells |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.06135 |
| Longitude | 115.95771 |
| Population | 23,665 |
| Density | 2048.9 /km² |
| Area | 11.6 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 6108 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 15 km southeast |
Thornlie is a locality in the City Of Gosnells local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 23,665. The locality covers an area of 11.6 km², giving a population density of about 2048.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km southeast of Perth. Thornlie is located at 32.0613°S, 115.9577°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6108.
Thornlie unfolds across a gentle, undulating terrain, a landscape shaped by the porous soils and the lingering scent of eucalypt that hangs in the warm air. It lies 4.4 km north-east of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 54°T), and is situated 4.5 km north-west of Gosnells. Sunlight, diffused by the broad leaves of native trees, dapples the sandy tracks that crisscross the suburban sprawl, hinting at the wilder country that once dominated this place. The sky above often holds a pale, washed-out blue, a canvas for the occasional scudding cloud, and the evenings can bring a surprising coolness that whispers of the nearby coast. It is a place of quiet domesticity, where the rustle of leaves often provides the loudest soundtrack to the day.
The history of Thornlie is a narrative of transformation, from its origins as a more rural outpost to its current suburban guise. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, gradually carved out a living here, their efforts laying the groundwork for the local economy that now leans heavily on retail and service industries. While large-scale agriculture has receded, the echoes of that past can still be perceived in the names of streets and the enduring presence of mature trees that once marked property boundaries. Thornlie’s development reflects the broader expansion of the metropolitan area, a story of families seeking space and connection, contributing to a character that is both familiar and uniquely its own.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Thornlie, 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 Thornlie, in the City Of Gosnells local government area.
Detailed location data for Thornlie includes the postcode (6108), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Gosnells), 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 Thornlie 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. |