Crawley, 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 Crawley, in the City Of Perth local government area.
| Locality | Crawley |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Perth |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -31.98403 |
| Longitude | 115.82606 |
| Population | 4,202 |
| Density | 820.7 /km² |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 5 km southwest |
Crawley is a locality in the City Of Perth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,202. The locality covers an area of 5.1 km², giving a population density of about 820.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km southwest of Perth. Crawley is located at 31.9840°S, 115.8261°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving.
Crawley, a verdant fringe of Perth, unfurls itself along the Swan River's languid embrace, its character etched in the dappled sunlight filtering through mature gum trees that line its streets. It lies 4.5 km south-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 223°T), and is situated 14.3 km north-west of Canning Vale. The land here, a gentle slope towards the water, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant tang of salt, a subtle reminder of its proximity to the coast, even as it feels intimately connected to the sprawling urban heart it neighbours. The architecture whispers of established prosperity, a mix of grander, older homes with wide verandas that seem to breathe in the afternoon warmth, and more modern dwellings, all softened by the lushness of manicured gardens and the overarching canopy of native flora.
Historically, Crawley's story is intertwined with the development of the university and its surrounding environs, a place where academia and residential life have long coexisted, fostering a quiet intellectual hum beneath the everyday bustle. The local economy, while not defined by a single dominant industry, benefits from its prime riverside location, attracting businesses that value prestige and accessibility, and supporting a vibrant retail and service sector catering to its discerning residents. The iconic views across the river to the city skyline are a daily spectacle, a constant visual dialogue between the leafy calm of Crawley and the dynamic energy of the metropolis, a pairing that lends the locality a distinctive, almost contemplative, charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crawley, 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 Crawley, in the City Of Perth local government area.
Detailed location data for Crawley includes the postcode, telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Perth). 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 Crawley 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. |