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Where is Kwinana, Australia?



Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET



Kwinana is located in the southern metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia, about 32 kilometres from the city centre. It lies between the industrial shoreline of Cockburn Sound and the suburban estates and bushland reserves that stretch inland. It is famous for its major industrial area, coastal parks, and strong community-focused suburbs.




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Where is Kwinana, Australia
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Facts about Kwinana, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
RegionPerth Metropolitan Region (South West Corridor)
LocationSouth of Perth, near Cockburn Sound and the Kwinana Industrial Area
Coordinates32.24° S, 115.82° E
Local Government AreaCity of Kwinana
Founded1953 (as a planned industrial town)
Original NameKwinana (named after the SS Kwinana shipwreck)
Elevation~30 m
PopulationApprox. 46,000 (Kwinana LGA)
AreaApprox. 120 sq km
Time ZoneAWST (UTC+08:00)
Postcode6167
Major WaterwaysCockburn Sound, Kwinana Beach
Top AttractionsKwinana Adventure Park, Kwinana Beach, The Spectacles Wetlands, Kwinana War Memorial, Sloan’s Reserve.
DemonymKwinana residents
Main IndustriesPetrochemicals, heavy industry, manufacturing, logistics, port operations
Nearest AirportPerth Airport (PER)
Websitehttps://www.kwinana.wa.gov.au