Watermans Bay, 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 Watermans Bay, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
| Locality | Watermans Bay |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Stirling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.85185 |
| Longitude | 115.75846 |
| Population | 1,230 |
| Density | 1008.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 6020 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 15 km northwest |
Watermans Bay is a locality in the City Of Stirling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,230. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 1008.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km northwest of Perth. Watermans Bay is located at 31.8518°S, 115.7585°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6020.
Watermans Bay unfolds as a gentle curve of coastline where the Indian Ocean breathes a constant, salty rhythm against pale sand. It lies 11.5 km west-north-west of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 14.8 km north-west of Perth. The land here, a dappled tapestry of hardy coastal heath and resilient tuart woodlands, slopes softly towards the sea, its contours sculpted not by dramatic cliffs but by a more subtle erosion, a patient shaping by wind and wave. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, washes over the landscape with a honeyed glow, illuminating the fine grains of sand and coaxing a richer green from the scrub. The air itself carries a faint, sweet perfume of flowering native shrubs, a scent that mingles with the ever-present tang of salt spray.
This stretch of coast, long a favoured spot for those seeking respite from the city's hum, has a history tied to the sea and its bounty. While not a place of booming industry, its local economy has always found its footing in the surrounding marine environment and the modest attractions it offers to travellers. Early settlers might have sought shelter or sustenance in its sheltered waters, a quiet harbour for smaller vessels. Today, the appeal of Watermans Bay lies in its understated charm, its unpretentious beaches perfect for a morning stroll or a quiet afternoon watching the seabirds wheel and dive. The distinctive character of Watermans Bay is one of gentle living, where the proximity to the ocean dictates a slower, more reflective pace, and the subtle beauty of the natural world is the primary draw.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Watermans Bay, 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 Watermans Bay, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
Detailed location data for Watermans Bay includes the postcode (6020), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Stirling), 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 Watermans Bay 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. |