Oakford, 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 Oakford, in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
| Locality | Oakford |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.20839 |
| Longitude | 115.92844 |
| Population | 2,590 |
| Density | 56.5 /km² |
| Area | 45.9 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 6121 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 29 km south-southeast |
Oakford is a locality in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,590. The locality covers an area of 45.9 km², giving a population density of about 56.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km south-southeast of Perth. Oakford is located at 32.2084°S, 115.9284°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6121.
Oakford rests on the edge of a landscape that breathes with the subtle scent of jarrah and the distant murmur of country roads. It lies 13.8 km south of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 177°T), and is situated 14.9 km south-south-west of Gosnells. Here, the land slopes gently towards the south-west, a mosaic of undulating terrain where the richer, darker soils of the coastal plain begin their long, slow embrace of the broader Darling Scarp. Open paddocks, edged by the sturdy lines of fences and the scattered grace of gum trees, give way to stands of native bushland, their undergrowth a dense tapestry of ferns and flowering shrubs that catch the afternoon sun in a thousand tiny glints. The air, especially as dusk softens the edges of the day, carries a remarkable clarity, a stillness that allows the calls of unseen birds to echo with a surprising fullness.
The history of Oakford is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, a place where the clearing of land for grazing and cultivation has shaped its character over generations. Dairy farms, once a cornerstone of its economy, have gradually shifted towards more diverse pastoral pursuits, while the proximity to Perth has fostered a growing residential presence, drawing those seeking a quieter life without sacrificing accessibility. The legacy of early settlers, who laboured to carve a living from this fertile ground, is still visible in the weathered farmhouses and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines Oakford’s local identity. It’s a place where the day unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of rural life, a subtle counterpoint to the bustling energy of the nearby city.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakford, 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 Oakford, in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
Detailed location data for Oakford includes the postcode (6121), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale), 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 Oakford 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. |