Gidgegannup, 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 Gidgegannup, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | Gidgegannup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Swan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.75428 |
| Longitude | 116.17873 |
| Population | 2,651 |
| Density | 8.7 /km² |
| Area | 303.9 km² |
| Elevation | 203 m |
| Postcode | 6083 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 37 km northeast |
Gidgegannup is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,651. The locality covers an area of 303.9 km², giving a population density of about 8.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 203 m above sea level. It lies approximately 37 km northeast of Perth. Gidgegannup is located at 31.7543°S, 116.1787°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6083. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gidgegannup spreads across rolling hills, a tapestry of bushland and cleared paddocks where the granite outcrops hint at the ancient bones of the land. It lies 20.1 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 85°T), and is situated 11.5 km north-north-west of Mount Helena. The air here, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries the dry, resinous scent of eucalypts, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones and earth. Underfoot, the sandy loam gives way to patches of harder, iron-rich soil, testament to the diverse geology that shapes the terrain. Patches of dappled shade beneath towering Marri trees offer respite from the bright, clear Western Australian sun, and the distant call of a Kookaburra often punctuates the quietude, a familiar, almost comforting sound.
The history of Gidgegannup is written in the land itself, a story of early settlers drawn to its fertile soils and the promise of agricultural prosperity. For generations, this region has been shaped by the rhythm of the seasons, with grazing and farming forming the backbone of its economy. You can still see the weathered fences and older farmhouses, quiet witnesses to the hard work and resilience of those who first carved a life from this landscape. While some land has been cleared for hobby farms and lifestyle blocks, much of the native bushland remains, a precious legacy preserved in areas like the nearby John Forrest National Park, a vital green lung for the region and a place where the wild beauty of the Perth hills is on full display. The local character is one of quiet independence and a deep connection to the natural world, a place where neighbours still look out for one another, and life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the soil.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gidgegannup, 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 Gidgegannup, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for Gidgegannup includes the postcode (6083), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Swan), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Gidgegannup 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. |