Burswood, 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 Burswood, in the Town Of Victoria Park local government area.
| Locality | Burswood |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Victoria Park |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.95603 |
| Longitude | 115.89467 |
| Population | 2,780 |
| Density | 827.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 6100 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 3 km east |
Burswood is a locality in the Town Of Victoria Park local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,780. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 827.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km east of Perth. Burswood is located at 31.9560°S, 115.8947°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6100.
Burswood rests beside the serpentine curves of the Swan River, its landscape a tapestry of manicured parklands and shimmering urban development. It lies 3.4 km east of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 92°T), and is situated 14.5 km north of Canning Vale. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a soft, golden hue across the broad lawns and the undulating terrain that slopes gently towards the water's edge. Towering trees, their leaves a vibrant green against the cerulean sky, punctuate the open spaces, offering pockets of dappled shade that feel like cool breaths on a warm day. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent, a blend of river water, blossoming flora, and the distant hum of a city alive.
The history of Burswood is inextricably linked to its prime position on the river, a gateway that once saw more humble beginnings before its modern transformation. For generations, this land was a place of significance, and its evolution reflects the broader story of Perth's growth. Today, Burswood is a vibrant hub, its economy driven by world-class entertainment facilities and hospitality, drawing visitors from far and wide. The iconic Burswood Entertainment Complex, a beacon of activity, stands as a testament to the area's ambition, its presence a constant reminder of the dynamic pulse that beats at the heart of this riverside locale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burswood, 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 Burswood, in the Town Of Victoria Park local government area.
Detailed location data for Burswood includes the postcode (6100), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Victoria Park), 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 Burswood 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. |