High Wycombe, 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 High Wycombe, in the City Of Kalamunda local government area.
| Locality | High Wycombe |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kalamunda |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.94653 |
| Longitude | 115.99942 |
| Population | 11,990 |
| Density | 1180.1 /km² |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 6057 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 13 km east |
High Wycombe is a locality in the City Of Kalamunda local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 11,990. The locality covers an area of 10.2 km², giving a population density of about 1180.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km east of Perth. High Wycombe is located at 31.9465°S, 115.9994°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6057.
High Wycombe rests on the eastern fringe of the Perth metropolitan area, a place where the urban sprawl begins to soften into the undulating terrain of the Darling Scarp. It lies 10.4 km south-east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 13.3 km east of Perth. Here, the air carries a dry, earthy scent, a blend of eucalypt and the sandy loam that characterises the region. The landscape is a mosaic of residential streets and pockets of native bushland, where the hardy Marri trees stand sentinel, their rough bark a testament to the elements. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, warm shadows across the lawns and pavements, giving the neighbourhood a gentle, golden hue. The gentle slopes of the land guide the eye towards the distant hills, hinting at the wilder country beyond.
The history of High Wycombe is intertwined with the development of the surrounding agricultural lands, a story of clearing and cultivation that shaped the early economy. While farming has receded in the immediate vicinity, the legacy of those days lingers in the broad, established streets and the mature trees that line them. Today, High Wycombe serves as a dormitory suburb, its residents commuting to the broader Perth region, yet a distinct local character persists. There's a quiet hum to the place, a sense of settled life where children play on the verges and neighbours greet each other with a nod. The nearby Kalamunda National Park offers a natural sanctuary, a place where the true spirit of the Western Australian bushland can be experienced, providing a vital green lung for the growing population of High Wycombe and its neighbours.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of High Wycombe, 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 High Wycombe, in the City Of Kalamunda local government area.
Detailed location data for High Wycombe includes the postcode (6057), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kalamunda), 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 High Wycombe 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. |