Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, in the City Of Canning local government area.
| Locality | Lynwood |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canning |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.04055 |
| Longitude | 115.92708 |
| Population | 3,400 |
| Density | 1899.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 6147 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 12 km south-southeast |
Lynwood is a locality in the City Of Canning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,400. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1899.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km south-southeast of Perth. Lynwood is located at 32.0406°S, 115.9271°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6147.
Lynwood rests in a broad, gently sloping terrain, its character defined by a mosaic of suburban sprawl interwoven with pockets of native bushland. It lies 3.7 km north-west of Thornlie, WA (from Thornlie, WA: bearing 309°T), and is situated 11.5 km south-east of Perth. The air here carries a faint, dry warmth, particularly noticeable as the afternoon sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and the occasional stand of river gums. The land itself, a pale sandy loam, supports a tenacious scrub and scattered wildflowers that emerge with the seasonal rains, their colours a fleeting testament to the resilience of nature within the urban fringe. Streetlights begin to hum to life, their orange glow softening the edges of the day, and the distant echo of traffic is a constant, low thrum beneath the chirping of unseen insects.
The history of Lynwood is a story of gradual transformation, from lands once traversed by the Whadjuk Noongar people to a modern residential suburb. Its development accelerated in the latter half of the twentieth century, spurred by the post-war population boom and the expansion of Perth’s metropolitan reach. While agriculture once touched the edges of this region, its economy is now firmly rooted in the services sector, with many residents commuting to commercial centres further afield, or working within the local retail and service industries that cater to the burgeoning population. The nearby Canning River, a vital artery of the region, offers a natural counterpoint to the built environment, its banks a popular spot for recreation and a quiet reminder of the waterway’s enduring presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, in the City Of Canning local government area.
Detailed location data for Lynwood includes the postcode (6147), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Canning), 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 Lynwood 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. |