Clarkson, 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 Clarkson, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
| Locality | Clarkson |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Wanneroo |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.68675 |
| Longitude | 115.72574 |
| Population | 13,904 |
| Density | 2075.2 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 6030 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 32 km north-northwest |
Clarkson is a locality in the City Of Wanneroo local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 13,904. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 2075.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km north-northwest of Perth. Clarkson is located at 31.6867°S, 115.7257°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6030.
Clarkson unfolds across a landscape shaped by the dry, sandy soils of the coastal plain, a terrain that breathes with the subtle scent of coastal heath and the distant whisper of the Indian Ocean. It lies 24.6 km west-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 5.1 km south-south-east of Butler. Here, the land is generally flat, punctuated by low-lying dunes and patches of native vegetation that offer a splash of resilient green against the pale earth. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain clarity, a lightness that seems to amplify the muted colours of the scrub and the occasional terracotta roof. The character of Clarkson is one of quiet emergence, a place where the suburban grid gently meets the wilder edges of the continent, with wide streets that promise space and the promise of a sun-drenched sky overhead.
The story of Clarkson is intrinsically linked to the post-war expansion of Perth, a deliberate extension of urban living towards the coast. Its development was driven by a need for housing and a desire to capture the coastal lifestyle, transforming former agricultural and undeveloped land into a thriving residential centre. While the immediate surroundings might suggest a purely suburban existence, the region's history touches upon the broader agricultural endeavours that once characterised the outer fringes of the metropolitan area. Today, Clarkson's economy is primarily a reflection of its role as a residential hub, supporting local businesses and services that cater to its growing population, with shopping centres and community facilities forming the focal points of daily life. The proximity to the coastline, though not directly on the beach, imbues a subtle sense of the ocean's influence, a constant reminder of the vast blue expanse to the west.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarkson, 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 Clarkson, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
Detailed location data for Clarkson includes the postcode (6030), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Wanneroo), 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 Clarkson 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. |