Waroona, 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 Waroona, in the Shire Of Waroona local government area.
| Locality | Waroona |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Waroona |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.83308 |
| Longitude | 115.88318 |
| Population | 2,858 |
| Density | 11.8 /km² |
| Area | 241.4 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 6215 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 98 km south |
Waroona is a locality in the Shire Of Waroona local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,858. The locality covers an area of 241.4 km², giving a population density of about 11.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km south of Perth. Waroona is located at 32.8331°S, 115.8832°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6215. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Waroona lies where the coastal plain begins to hint at the Darling Scarp's embrace, a landscape shaped by the gentle flow of the Murray River and the broad sweep of agricultural fields. It lies 37.3 km south-south-east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 14.9 km east of Lake Clifton. The air here, particularly as the day softens, carries a subtle sweetness, a mingling of eucalypt and damp earth, with the distant tang of salt occasionally drifting inland on a westerly breeze. Red-brown soil, rich and fertile, underpins pastures dotted with hardy sheep and cattle, while stands of jarrah and marri trees mark the fringes of the more rugged terrain, their rough bark a testament to the elements. The sky above Waroona often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses of blue, punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds, a canvas that shifts from the sharp clarity of midday to the softened hues of twilight.
The history of Waroona is deeply entwined with the land and the endeavours of those who sought to cultivate it. Once a vital stop on the railway line connecting the burgeoning South West with Perth, its early economy was built on timber, dairy, and then a significant expansion into agriculture, particularly beef cattle and a range of horticultural crops. The legacy of this past is visible in the sturdy, functional buildings that form the centre of Waroona, and in the long-established farms that continue to work the surrounding paddocks. Today, while still anchored by its agricultural roots, Waroona also benefits from its proximity to the coast and the growing interest in regional tourism, drawing visitors to its natural beauty and the quiet charm of its everyday life. The Murray River, a constant presence, offers opportunities for recreation and remains a vital artery for the region's productivity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waroona, 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 Waroona, in the Shire Of Waroona local government area.
Detailed location data for Waroona includes the postcode (6215), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Waroona), 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 Waroona 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. |