Dalkeith, 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 Dalkeith, in the City Of Nedlands local government area.
| Locality | Dalkeith |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Nedlands |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.99685 |
| Longitude | 115.79993 |
| Population | 4,148 |
| Density | 1401.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 6009 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 8 km southwest |
Dalkeith is a locality in the City Of Nedlands local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,148. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 1401.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km southwest of Perth. Dalkeith is located at 31.9968°S, 115.7999°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6009.
Dalkeith rests on the western flank of Perth, a suburb that spills down towards the broad, dark sweep of the Swan River. It lies 7.2 km south-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 230°T), and is situated 15.0 km north-west of Canning Vale. The streets here are canopied by mature trees, their leaves rustling a constant, gentle murmur against the bright Australian sky. Wide verges, meticulously kept, lead to substantial homes, many with deep verandas and manicured lawns that speak of a settled prosperity. The air, even on a warm afternoon, carries a subtle freshness, a hint of the nearby estuary that breathes life into the landscape. Sunlight, when it filters through the dense foliage, paints shifting mosaics on the warm bitumen, a quiet invitation to wander and explore the leafy avenues that define Dalkeith’s character.
The history of this precinct is deeply entwined with the land’s original custodians and the subsequent colonial settlement that shaped its contours. Early development saw the area as part of larger pastoral estates, the fertile riverbanks attracting those who sought to cultivate the soil and raise livestock. Over time, as Perth expanded, Dalkeith transformed from rural holdings into a desirable residential enclave, its proximity to the city centre and the river proving a powerful draw. The economy here is largely residential, a concentration of professional services and established families rather than heavy industry. Notable landmarks are subtle: the gracious curve of the river foreshore, the elegant architecture of older homes that stand as quiet witnesses to changing times, and the sense of a community that values its established peace and the natural beauty that surrounds it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dalkeith, 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 Dalkeith, in the City Of Nedlands local government area.
Detailed location data for Dalkeith includes the postcode (6009), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Nedlands), 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 Dalkeith 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. |