Munster
WA 6166 • Western Australia
About Munster
Munster is a small suburb in the City of Cockburn in Perth's southern corridor, located approximately 25 kilometres south of the Perth CBD and near the industrial coastline of Cockburn Sound. With a recorded population of 199 residents across just 4.4 square kilometres, the suburb has minimal residential development due to the dominant presence of the Cockburn Cement works, which has historically constrained surrounding land use. The suburb falls within the Fremantle federal electorate and the Willagee state electorate, reflecting its position in Perth's established southern metro area.
Munster sits in close proximity to neighbouring Coogee, which offers beach access on Cockburn Sound, and is well-connected to the broader amenities of the City of Cockburn including Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre and Fiona Stanley Hospital. The suburb's industrial character sets it apart from the more residential neighbourhoods nearby, but residents enjoy access to the coastal lifestyle and green spaces of the southern suburbs. Fremantle is easily reached to the north, offering dining, markets, and cultural attractions, while the Kwinana Freeway provides direct access to Perth's CBD.
Munster falls under postcode 6166 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willagee (South Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transperth Route 513 — Cockburn Central Station / Fremantle 20–35 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Kwinana Freeway (Hwy 2) is the main route north; Cockburn Central is the nearest Transperth rail hub
Predominantly industrial area with very limited walkable amenity; a car is needed for all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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38 Troode Street
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Mayor Road