Midland, 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 Midland, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | Midland |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Swan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.89171 |
| Longitude | 116.00953 |
| Population | 6,105 |
| Density | 1400.2 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 6056 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 16 km east-northeast |
Midland is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,105. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 1400.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km east-northeast of Perth. Midland is located at 31.8917°S, 116.0095°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6056.
Midland breathes with a quiet industriousness, a place where the Swan River's ancient arteries still pulse faintly through the landscape. It lies 9.2 km east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 91°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-east of Ellenbrook. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of distant gum trees and the earthy scent of worked soil, a gentle reminder of the land's enduring character. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the suburban sprawl, their slopes painted in swathes of ochre and muted greens under the vast Western Australian sky. It’s a place of open spaces, even within its built-up heart, where the sky feels immense and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can paint the rooftops in hues of burnished copper. The character of Midland is one of steady, understated resilience, a spirit that has weathered the shifts of time and industry.
The history of Midland is deeply entwined with the very foundations of Western Australia, a vital hub that has served as a gateway and a centre for commerce for generations. Its economic lifeblood, once drawn heavily from the railway workshops that hummed with activity, has diversified, now embracing a broader spectrum of retail and services that cater to the surrounding regions. This evolution is visible in the architecture, a mix of sturdy, functional buildings from its industrial past and newer developments that speak of contemporary aspirations. The land itself, though largely urbanised, still holds echoes of its agricultural heritage, with pockets of market gardens and vineyards whispering tales of earlier days when the bounty of the earth was the primary currency. Midland remains a crucial junction, a place where people connect, goods flow, and the ongoing story of this part of the Swan Valley continues to unfold.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Midland, 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 Midland, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for Midland includes the postcode (6056), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Swan), 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 Midland 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. |