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| Locality | Mount Hawthorn |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Vincent |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.92083 |
| Longitude | 115.83508 |
| Population | 7,351 |
| Density | 3025.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 6016 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 4 km northwest |
Mount Hawthorn is a locality in the City Of Vincent local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,351. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 3025.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km northwest of Perth. Mount Hawthorn is located at 31.9208°S, 115.8351°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6016.
Mount Hawthorn rises gently from the coastal plain, its broad, tree-lined avenues a pleasing pattern against the Perth sky. It lies 4.4 km north-north-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 330°T), and is situated 5.0 km south-west of Dianella. The landscape here is a subtle undulation rather than a dramatic ascent, a comfortable rise that offers glimpses of the distant Darling Scarp to the east and the shimmering expanse of the Indian Ocean to the west. The air often carries a faint, dry warmth, a scent of eucalypt and sun-baked earth that speaks of the Mediterranean climate Perth enjoys, and the houses themselves, a cheerful mix of styles from Federation bungalows to modern builds, seem to soak up the generous sunshine, their gardens bursting with colour.
The story of Mount Hawthorn is one of a quiet evolution, a suburb that grew organically from its agricultural beginnings into the vibrant, independent-feeling locality it is today. Once part of a larger pastoral estate, its transformation began in earnest in the early 20th century, with development spurred by the expanding city and the establishment of local businesses that catered to the growing population. Today, its economic heart beats with a lively mix of cafes, boutiques, and professional services, a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of its residents. The main thoroughfares hum with a comfortable bustle, a place where neighbours still greet each other on the footpath, and the local shops, rather than being overshadowed by soulless chains, retain a distinctive character, reflecting the unique flavour of Mount Hawthorn.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia. 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 Mount Hawthorn, in the City Of Vincent local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Hawthorn includes the postcode (6016), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Vincent), 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 Mount Hawthorn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |