Dayton, 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 Dayton, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | Dayton |
| 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 | -31.85444 |
| Longitude | 115.97405 |
| Population | 2,761 |
| Density | 972.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 6055 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 15 km northeast |
Dayton is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,761. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 972.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km northeast of Perth. Dayton is located at 31.8544°S, 115.9741°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6055.
Dayton rests where the Swan River’s gentle curve meets the fertile plains, a place where the light at dusk seems to linger, painting the sky in hues of soft apricot and fading rose. It lies 7.1 km north-east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 9.6 km south of Ellenbrook. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated fields and remnant bushland, the air carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit and damp earth. Rolling hills, softened by distance, form a quiet backdrop to the scattered homesteads and neat rows of vineyards, a landscape that feels both settled and alive, breathing with the seasons. The river itself, a ribbon of silver and jade, winds its way through the terrain, its presence a constant, murmuring reminder of the life it sustains.
This pocket of the City of Swan, Dayton, carries the quiet dignity of a place deeply connected to its agricultural roots. For generations, the fertile soils have yielded bountiful harvests, from the rich fruits that once dominated the local economy to the emerging vineyards that now draw appreciative travellers. The echoes of this past are subtly present in the weathered fences and the sturdy, practical architecture of the older farm buildings, whispering tales of hard work and a deep understanding of the land. While the focus has shifted, the spirit of cultivation remains, a testament to the enduring character of Dayton, a place where the fruits of the earth are still celebrated with quiet pride.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dayton, 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 Dayton, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for Dayton 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 Dayton 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. |