Maddington, 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 Maddington, in the City Of Gosnells local government area.
| Locality | Maddington |
| 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 | -32.04435 |
| Longitude | 115.99565 |
| Population | 12,419 |
| Density | 1147.8 /km² |
| Area | 10.8 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 6109 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 16 km southeast |
Maddington is a locality in the City Of Gosnells local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 12,419. The locality covers an area of 10.8 km², giving a population density of about 1147.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km southeast of Perth. Maddington is located at 32.0444°S, 115.9956°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6109.
Maddington rests on the fertile plains of the Swan Coastal Plain, its landscape a gentle undulation of sandy soils and established trees, a legacy of its agricultural past. It lies 4.0 km east-north-east of Thornlie, WA (from Thornlie, WA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 8.4 km east-north-east of Canning Vale. The air here carries the subtle scent of eucalypts, mingling with the distant hum of traffic and the chirping of unseen birds in the suburban canopy. Creeks, once more prominent, now meander through parks and residential areas, their presence often marked by denser stands of native vegetation, offering pockets of quiet green against the backdrop of encroaching development. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, often casts a warm, golden hue across the rooftops and manicured lawns, softening the edges of the built environment and lending a peaceful glow to the everyday.
Historically, Maddington grew from land set aside for farming and grazing, its early development tied to the broader agricultural expansion of the Swan River Colony. The Armadale-Kelmscott district, of which Maddington is a vital part, was shaped by settlers drawn to the rich alluvial soils along the Canning River and its tributaries. Today, the local economy has diversified considerably, with Maddington serving as a significant residential and commercial hub within the City of Gosnells. While remnants of its rural past can still be glimpsed in older homesteads and some remaining market gardens, the character of Maddington is now defined by its bustling shopping centres, its mix of housing styles, and its role as a commuter suburb, yet the echoes of its agrarian beginnings remain, a quiet undertow beneath the modern rhythm of daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maddington, 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 Maddington, in the City Of Gosnells local government area.
Detailed location data for Maddington includes the postcode (6109), 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 Maddington 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. |