Caversham, 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 Caversham, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | Caversham |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Swan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.87775 |
| Longitude | 115.97414 |
| Population | 5,182 |
| Density | 446.0 /km² |
| Area | 11.6 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 6055 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 13 km northeast |
Caversham is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,182. The locality covers an area of 11.6 km², giving a population density of about 446.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km northeast of Perth. Caversham is located at 31.8777°S, 115.9741°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6055.
Caversham breathes in the Swan Valley, a landscape where the earth's gentle slopes unfurl towards the persistent murmur of the Swan River. It lies 6.0 km east-north-east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 13.9 km north-east of Perth. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of ripening fruit and the dry, earthy scent of sun-baked soil, a testament to the valley's enduring agricultural heart. Scattered vineyards, their rows marching with an almost military precision, punctuate the undulating terrain, their leaves catching the golden afternoon light. Beyond the cultivated lands, patches of native bushland cling to the higher ground, a reminder of the wilder country that once dominated this region, their muted greens a calming contrast to the vibrant hues of the vineyards.
The history of Caversham is deeply entwined with the fertile grounds of the Swan Valley, a cradle for Western Australia's earliest European settlement and subsequent agricultural endeavours. From its beginnings as a farming district, Caversham has cultivated a reputation for producing fine wines and fresh produce, its local economy still drawing sustenance from the bounty of the land. The rich alluvial soil, ideal for viticulture, has drawn generations of growers, transforming the valley into a celebrated wine region. Beyond the vineyards, the area also holds a quieter charm, a place where the pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty and the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caversham, 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 Caversham, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for Caversham includes the postcode (6055), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Swan), 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 Caversham 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. |