Ashby, 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 Ashby, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
| Locality | Ashby |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Wanneroo |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.7342 |
| Longitude | 115.7979 |
| Population | 2,548 |
| Density | 1807.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 6065 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 25 km north-northwest |
Ashby is a locality in the City Of Wanneroo local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,548. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 1807.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km north-northwest of Perth. Ashby is located at 31.7342°S, 115.7979°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6065.
Ashby unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the rich, ochre earth, kissed by the relentless sun, gives way to hardy native scrub and stands of mature gum trees. It lies 16.4 km west-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 283°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-west of Ballajura. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of eucalyptus and sun-baked soil that is the very breath of this place. Dusk descends with a painterly hand, washing the sky in hues of apricot and lavender, casting long, dancing shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land. The quietude is profound, broken only by the distant chirrup of unseen birds and the rustle of wind through dry grasses, a testament to the enduring, wild spirit that still holds sway in Ashby.
The story of Ashby is one of resilient beginnings, its roots entwined with the early agricultural ambitions of the region. For generations, the fertile ground here sustained farming families, their livelihoods tied to the cycles of planting and harvest, their lives shaped by the unpredictable generosity of the seasons. While the agricultural pulse has softened somewhat, the legacy remains, etched into the very character of Ashby. Today, the local economy finds a new footing, a blend of small businesses catering to the evolving needs of residents and a burgeoning interest in the area’s natural beauty, drawing visitors seeking a tranquil escape. Ashby, with its unpretentious charm and a quiet persistence, continues to write its chapter in the broader narrative of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ashby, 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 Ashby, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
Detailed location data for Ashby includes the postcode (6065), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Wanneroo), 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 Ashby 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. |