Torndirrup, 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 Torndirrup, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Torndirrup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.07951 |
| Longitude | 117.83927 |
| Population | 466 |
| Density | 9.4 /km² |
| Area | 49.7 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 393 km south-southeast |
Torndirrup is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 466. The locality covers an area of 49.7 km², giving a population density of about 9.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 393 km south-southeast of Perth. Torndirrup is located at 35.0795°S, 117.8393°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Torndirrup juts out into the Southern Ocean, a rugged peninsula of granite outcrops and windswept heath. It lies 7.0 km south-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 216°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-south-west of Spencer Park. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the distant roar of waves, a constant reminder of the immense forces that have shaped this land. Steep, weathered cliffs plunge towards churning turquoise waters, their surfaces etched with the stories of millennia. Between these dramatic pronouncements of rock, pockets of resilient coastal vegetation cling to the slopes, their colours muted by the ever-present sea spray, a testament to a tenacious, quiet beauty. The light at the end of the day often bathes the landscape in a soft, golden hue, making the grey granite gleam and casting long shadows that deepen the contours of the land.
This wild edge of the continent has a history intertwined with the sea and the bounty it offers. While its immediate economy is now largely driven by tourism, drawn to its spectacular natural formations like The Gap and Natural Bridge, the broader region surrounding Torndirrup has long relied on the generous, if sometimes capricious, ocean. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of safe harbour in Albany, would have seen the potential of these waters, and the ghosts of fishing fleets and whaling stations linger in the collective memory. The land itself, though seemingly harsh, supports a surprising variety of hardy flora, and the stark beauty of Torndirrup continues to draw travellers seeking solace and a connection to the raw power of nature.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Torndirrup, 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 Torndirrup, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Torndirrup includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Torndirrup 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. |