Mount Richon, 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 Mount Richon, in the City Of Armadale local government area.
| Locality | Mount Richon |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Armadale |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.16502 |
| Longitude | 116.01961 |
| Population | 1,909 |
| Density | 887.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 148 m |
| Postcode | 6112 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 28 km south-southeast |
Mount Richon is a locality in the City Of Armadale local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,909. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 887.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 148 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km south-southeast of Perth. Mount Richon is located at 32.1650°S, 116.0196°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6112.
Mount Richon rises gently from the Perth coastal plain, its slopes cloaked in a mosaic of native bushland and scattered residential developments. It lies 9.0 km south-south-east of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 165°T), and is situated 12.9 km south-east of Canning Vale. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, dry warmth, tinged with the scent of eucalypt and the distant hint of the ocean. The terrain, not dramatically steep but a steady, persistent incline, offers glimpses of the sprawling cityscape below through breaks in the trees, while the higher reaches are crowned with hardy shrubs and the occasional, wind-sculpted jarrah. It's a place where the urban edge meets the bush, a transition zone where the sounds of traffic gradually soften into the rustle of leaves and the calls of unseen birds.
The history of Mount Richon is intrinsically linked to the broader development of the Armadale region, a story of land cleared for agriculture and then gradually subdivided as Perth’s sprawl expanded outwards. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms and orchards, remnants of which can still be glimpsed in the occasional older homestead or the patterned lines of established trees. Today, the local economy is primarily residential, a dormitory suburb supporting the larger metropolitan centre, though pockets of light industry and retail cater to the immediate needs of its inhabitants. What distinguishes Mount Richon is its enduring connection to the natural landscape; the conservation of its bushland reserves, such as those found on its higher slopes, provides a vital green lung and a cherished amenity for its residents, offering walking trails and a sense of quiet escape just a short journey from the city's hum.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Richon, 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 Mount Richon, in the City Of Armadale local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Richon includes the postcode (6112), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Armadale), 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 Richon 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. |