Floreat, 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 Floreat, in the Town Of Cambridge local government area.
| Locality | Floreat |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Cambridge |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.93925 |
| Longitude | 115.79391 |
| Population | 7,695 |
| Density | 1620.0 /km² |
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 6014 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 6 km west |
Floreat is a locality in the Town Of Cambridge local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,695. The locality covers an area of 4.8 km², giving a population density of about 1620.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km west of Perth. Floreat is located at 31.9393°S, 115.7939°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6014.
Floreat basks in the gentle embrace of a temperate climate, its landscape a harmonious blend of manicured lawns and sprawling parklands that spill towards the Indian Ocean. It lies 6.3 km west-north-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 286°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-west of Dianella. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a whisper of the nearby coastline, and the late afternoon sun often paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, soft shadows across the verdant expanses. Beneath the broad canopies of eucalypts and melaleucas, the terrain slopes subtly, offering glimpses of the ocean through leafy corridors and shaping the very character of the residential streets, where a sense of spaciousness prevails. The rustle of leaves and the distant laughter of children create a soothing soundtrack to daily life in this coastal suburb.
The story of Floreat is one deeply intertwined with the post-war expansion of Perth, a deliberate plan to create a modern, leafy residential haven. Its origins lie in the vision of creating a community that offered a superior quality of life, a place for families to flourish. The local economy here is primarily residential and service-based, with many residents commuting to the broader metropolitan centre, yet a distinct local character has emerged. Floreat is renowned for its extensive network of parks and gardens, most notably Kings Park and Botanic Garden, a vast urban oasis that forms a neighbouring lung for the city, offering breathtaking views and a sanctuary for native flora and fauna. This commitment to green space is not merely aesthetic; it’s a fundamental part of Floreat's identity, a legacy of thoughtful urban planning that continues to define its peaceful, yet vibrant, existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Floreat, 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 Floreat, in the Town Of Cambridge local government area.
Detailed location data for Floreat includes the postcode (6014), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Cambridge), 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 Floreat 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. |