Bicton, 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 Bicton, in the City Of Melville local government area.
| Locality | Bicton |
| 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 | -32.02396 |
| Longitude | 115.78671 |
| Population | 6,422 |
| Density | 2065.0 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 6157 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 11 km southwest |
Bicton is a locality in the City Of Melville local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,422. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 2065.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km southwest of Perth. Bicton is located at 32.0240°S, 115.7867°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6157.
Bicton unfolds with a gentle embrace of the Swan River's embrace, its landscape a softly contoured terrain where verdant parklands meet the dappled shade of established gum trees. It lies 10.2 km south-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 14.3 km west-north-west of Canning Vale. The air here carries a subtle, almost sweet scent, a blend of salt carried on the breeze from the distant ocean and the earthy aroma of damp soil after a summer shower, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very fabric of the place. Homes, some grand with wide verandas, others more modest but no less loved, are scattered amongst the trees, their gardens a riot of colour in the warmer months, attracting a symphony of birdlife that punctuates the quiet hum of suburban life. The river itself, a broad, shimmering ribbon of blue, acts as a constant companion, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the sky, from the brilliant azure of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of sunset.
This stretch of the riverbank has a history as deep as its waters, a past that whispers of early colonial aspirations and the enduring connection of people to this fertile land. Bicton's economy, once rooted in the bounty of the river and surrounding agricultural land, now hums with a different energy, a blend of professional pursuits and the quiet commerce of a well-established residential area. The legacy of its agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the mature trees that line some of the older streets and the expansive grounds of institutions that once served a broader rural purpose. Today, Bicton is known for its tranquil atmosphere, a place where families gather in its parks, children chase balls across manicured lawns, and neighbours converse over garden fences, their lives interwoven with the gentle ebb and flow of the river that defines its character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bicton, 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 Bicton, in the City Of Melville local government area.
Detailed location data for Bicton includes the postcode (6157), 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 Bicton 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. |