East Perth, 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 East Perth, in the City Of Perth local government area.
| Locality | East Perth |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Perth |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.95471 |
| Longitude | 115.87708 |
| Population | 11,681 |
| Density | 2673.0 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 6004 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 2 km east-southeast |
East Perth is a locality in the City Of Perth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 11,681. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 2673.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km east-southeast of Perth. East Perth is located at 31.9547°S, 115.8771°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6004.
East Perth breathes the salty tang of the Swan River as it curves and meanders, a watery artery reflecting the city's vibrant pulse. It lies 1.8 km east of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 90°T), and is situated 7.3 km south of Dianella. The land here, gently sloping towards the estuary, is a mosaic of urban development and pockets of tenacious green, where hardy native shrubs cling to sandy soils. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, washes over the brickwork and apartment blocks with a warm, honeyed hue, softening the edges of the modern architecture. The air, often stirred by a sea breeze that carries the faint scent of eucalyptus from the hills beyond, hums with the quiet industry of a city waking to its own distinct character.
Historically, East Perth's story is deeply intertwined with the development of Perth itself, evolving from marshy fringe lands to a bustling hub. Its proximity to the burgeoning harbour and the central business district dictated its early role, becoming a place for working families and industries that supported the growing colony. The legacy of its industrial past can still be glimpsed in the sturdy brick warehouses that now house contemporary businesses, a subtle reminder of the wharves and workshops that once defined its waterfront. Today, East Perth is a dynamic locale, a place where the murmur of traffic blends with the cries of seabirds and the gentle lapping of water against its foreshore, a vibrant testament to its enduring connection with the river that has shaped its destiny.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of East Perth, 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 East Perth, in the City Of Perth local government area.
Detailed location data for East Perth includes the postcode (6004), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Perth), 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 East Perth 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. |