Kenwick, 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 Kenwick, in the City Of Gosnells local government area.
| Locality | Kenwick |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Gosnells |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.0271 |
| Longitude | 115.98492 |
| Population | 5,648 |
| Density | 575.7 /km² |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6107 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 14 km southeast |
Kenwick is a locality in the City Of Gosnells local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,648. The locality covers an area of 9.8 km², giving a population density of about 575.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km southeast of Perth. Kenwick is located at 32.0271°S, 115.9849°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6107.
Kenwick rests on a gently sloping plain, where the earth, a rich ochre under the Western Australian sun, rolls towards the distant Darling Scarp. It lies 4.6 km north-east of Thornlie, WA (from Thornlie, WA: bearing 34°T), and is situated 14.4 km south-east of Perth. The landscape here is a mosaic of suburban sprawl and resilient patches of bushland, a testament to the persistent green of native grasses and the hardy, grey-green foliage of sheoaks that line the streets. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, a whisper of the continent’s vastness, and the occasional scent of eucalyptus drifts from the remaining pockets of bush, a wild perfume against the manufactured order of housing estates. These residential areas, with their neat lawns and fences, form a gentle sprawl, punctuated by the occasional vibrant splash of a flowering hibiscus or the deep purple of a jacaranda in bloom, a quiet defiance of the arid beauty that surrounds them.
The history of Kenwick is intrinsically linked to the agricultural ambitions that once defined this region, a time when market gardens and orchards flourished, feeding the growing population of Perth. Though much of that intensive farming has given way to residential development, the echoes of its past remain, whispered in the names of streets and the enduring presence of older, established trees that once shaded rows of produce. The local economy now leans heavily on retail and services, supporting the needs of its growing suburban population, with commercial centres acting as the pulsating heart of daily life. Further afield, the broader context of the City of Gosnells reveals a landscape shaped by a complex interplay of natural waterways and human endeavour, where the Swan River's influence, though distant, is a constant, subtle reminder of the region's hydrological heritage.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kenwick, 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 Kenwick, in the City Of Gosnells local government area.
Detailed location data for Kenwick includes the postcode (6107), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Gosnells), 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 Kenwick 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. |