Ardross, 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 Ardross, in the City Of Melville local government area.
| Locality | Ardross |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Melville |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.02553 |
| Longitude | 115.83617 |
| Population | 4,165 |
| Density | 1901.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 6153 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 9 km south-southwest |
Ardross is a locality in the City Of Melville local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,165. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 1901.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km south-southwest of Perth. Ardross is located at 32.0255°S, 115.8362°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6153.
Ardross unfolds as a verdant expanse, its character shaped by the gentle slopes that meet the shimmering waters of the Swan River. It lies 8.1 km south-south-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 195°T), and is situated 10.3 km north-west of Canning Vale. The air here carries a subtle, salty tang, a whisper from the nearby coast, mingling with the sweet perfume of flowering gums that dot the landscape. Sunlight, softened by the broad leaves of established trees, paints dappled patterns on the well-tended lawns and quiet streets, creating a sense of peaceful seclusion. Mature homes, some with verandas that speak of a bygone era, stand amidst gardens bursting with the vibrant colours of native flora, a testament to the enduring appeal of this riverside precinct.
The history of Ardross is intertwined with the early development of Perth, its fertile land once yielding produce for the growing colony. Before European settlement, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people, who knew its waterways and abundant resources intimately. Later, grand estates were established, many of which have since been subdivided, but the echoes of that aspirational past remain in the architecture and the established streetscapes. Today, Ardross is a sought-after residential area, its local economy driven by the services and amenities that support its discerning population, a quiet hub where the rhythm of daily life flows with the gentle current of the river.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ardross, 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 Ardross, in the City Of Melville local government area.
Detailed location data for Ardross includes the postcode (6153), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Melville), 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 Ardross 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. |