Usher, 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 Usher, in the City Of Bunbury local government area.
| Locality | Usher |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Bunbury |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.37934 |
| Longitude | 115.62809 |
| Population | 2,118 |
| Density | 545.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 6230 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 160 km south |
Usher is a locality in the City Of Bunbury local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,118. The locality covers an area of 3.9 km², giving a population density of about 545.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 160 km south of Perth. Usher is located at 33.3793°S, 115.6281°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6230. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Usher rests on the cusp of Bunbury’s coastal expanse, where the land gently slopes towards the Indian Ocean, a subtle transition from sandy plains to the more established urban fringe. It lies 6.8 km south of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-west of Australind. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the nearby sea, and the broad, flat terrain is punctuated by hardy coastal shrubs and the occasional scattering of peppermint trees, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, almost buttery glow across the low-lying ground, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet beauty to the everyday. The feeling is one of open space, even within its developing residential areas, a sense that the ocean is always just a breath away.
The history of Usher is intrinsically tied to the agricultural expansion that followed European settlement in the region, with its origins rooted in the fertile soils that proved amenable to farming and grazing. While Bunbury itself developed as a significant port, Usher’s growth has been more recent, a modern extension of the larger city's reach, driven by evolving housing needs and a desire for proximity to both amenities and the natural coastline. The local economy, therefore, reflects this broader urban context, with many residents commuting to Bunbury for work, though some smaller businesses and services are beginning to emerge within Usher itself. Its character is that of a developing suburb, a place still finding its definitive identity, yet undeniably shaped by the enduring Australian tradition of valuing access to the outdoors and the simple pleasure of a coastal breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Usher, 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 Usher, in the City Of Bunbury local government area.
Detailed location data for Usher includes the postcode (6230), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Bunbury), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Usher 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. |