Ashfield, 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 Ashfield, in the Town Of Bassendean local government area.
| Locality | Ashfield |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Bassendean |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.91792 |
| Longitude | 115.93798 |
| Population | 1,292 |
| Density | 1677.9 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 6054 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 8 km east-northeast |
Ashfield is a locality in the Town Of Bassendean local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,292. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 1677.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km east-northeast of Perth. Ashfield is located at 31.9179°S, 115.9380°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6054.
Ashfield, a quiet corner of the Swan River's embrace, unfolds with a gentle, sun-drenched character. It lies 4.0 km south-east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 142°T), and is situated 8.6 km east-north-east of Perth. The land here rolls with a subtle, almost imperceptible gradient towards the water, its low-lying plains crisscrossed by the occasional drain and bordered by stands of hardy native trees. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and flowering shrubs, a sweet, earthy perfume that mingles with the distant hum of traffic. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows across the manicured lawns and modest homes, lending a peaceful, unhurried feel to the neighbourhood.
Historically, Ashfield shares the rich narrative of the Swan River region, its development tied to the agricultural ambitions that once defined the surrounding countryside. While large-scale farming has receded, the legacy of those early days can still be glimpsed in the mature trees lining some streets and the occasional larger block that hints at a more expansive past. The local economy now leans towards residential living and small businesses, catering to the needs of families who appreciate Ashfield's accessible location within the wider urban sprawl. Its proximity to the river remains a defining feature, offering residents a tranquil escape and a connection to the waterway that has shaped so much of the region's story.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ashfield, 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 Ashfield, in the Town Of Bassendean local government area.
Detailed location data for Ashfield includes the postcode (6054), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Bassendean), 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 Ashfield 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. |