Bayswater, 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 Bayswater, in the City Of Bayswater local government area.
| Locality | Bayswater |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Bayswater |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.91404 |
| Longitude | 115.91502 |
| Population | 14,236 |
| Density | 1446.7 /km² |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 6053 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 7 km northeast |
Bayswater is a locality in the City Of Bayswater local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 14,236. The locality covers an area of 9.8 km², giving a population density of about 1446.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km northeast of Perth. Bayswater is located at 31.9140°S, 115.9150°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6053.
Bayswater rests on land that once echoed with the calls of the Noongar people, a place where the Swan River, a vital artery for millennia, curves gracefully through the landscape. It lies 2.7 km south of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 174°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-east of Perth. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of sandy soils, a subtle rise and fall that shapes the winding streets and the sprawl of suburban gardens. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, almost buttery hue across the rooftops and the mature gum trees that still stand sentinel in pockets of remnant bushland, their leaves rustling with a sound like distant whispers. The air carries a faint, sweet scent of blooming jasmine and the earthy aroma of damp soil after a summer shower, a characteristic perfume of this Perth fringe suburb.
The history of Bayswater is deeply intertwined with the early days of Western Australian settlement, with its origins tracing back to land grants and agricultural beginnings. Early settlers found the rich alluvial soils along the riverbanks ideal for farming, cultivating crops and raising livestock that would feed the growing colony. The local economy, while now largely residential and commercial, still carries echoes of that pastoral past, with remnants of market gardens and orchards occasionally appearing amidst the newer developments. The Bayswater Riverside Gardens, a cherished public space, not only offers a place for recreation but also serves as a quiet reminder of the river's enduring significance to the community, a place where families still gather for picnics and leisurely strolls, mirroring generations who have sought solace and connection by its flowing waters.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bayswater, 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 Bayswater, in the City Of Bayswater local government area.
Detailed location data for Bayswater includes the postcode (6053), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Bayswater), 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 Bayswater 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. |