Parkwood, 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 Parkwood, in the City Of Canning local government area.
| Locality | Parkwood |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canning |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.04766 |
| Longitude | 115.91523 |
| Population | 5,877 |
| Density | 1628.0 /km² |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 6147 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 12 km south-southeast |
Parkwood is a locality in the City Of Canning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,877. The locality covers an area of 3.6 km², giving a population density of about 1628.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km south-southeast of Perth. Parkwood is located at 32.0477°S, 115.9152°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6147.
Parkwood unfolds in a tapestry of suburban greens and dappled sunlight, its character shaped by the gentle slopes that lead towards the Canning River. It lies 4.2 km north of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 11.6 km south-south-east of Perth. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of flowering gums, a subtle perfume that clings to the afternoons, particularly after a soft rain. Established streets wind through established neighbourhoods, lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle with a sound like quiet conversation. The ground, mostly flat with a gentle rise here and there, is often a rich, ochre-red clay, testament to the geological underpinnings of this part of the Perth basin. Evenings here often bring a hushed stillness, broken only by the distant hum of traffic or the chirping chorus of unseen birds.
Historically, the land that is now Parkwood was part of the broader agricultural and pastoral expansion of the Swan River Colony. Early development saw the clearing of native bushland for farming and grazing, a process that has left its mark in the wide street layouts and the occasional sprawling property that hints at a more rural past. The local economy today is a diverse blend, with Parkwood serving as a residential hub for those working in the wider metropolitan area, alongside a vibrant local commercial centre that caters to daily needs, from bakeries offering warm, crusty bread to small businesses humming with quiet purpose. The proximity to the Canning River, a vital waterway and a popular spot for recreation, has always been a defining feature, influencing the character of Parkwood and drawing people to its banks for leisurely strolls and quiet contemplation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parkwood, 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 Parkwood, in the City Of Canning local government area.
Detailed location data for Parkwood includes the postcode (6147), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Canning), 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 Parkwood 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. |