Explore Perth, Western Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Perth, WA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Western Australia or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Perth and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Perth.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Perth |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Perth |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.95473 |
| Longitude | 115.85834 |
| Population | 2,309,338 |
| Density | 381078.9 /km² |
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 6000 |
| Area Code | 08 |
Perth is a locality in the City Of Perth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. With a population of 2,309,338, it is one of the largest cities in Australia. The locality covers an area of 6.1 km², giving a population density of about 381078.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. Perth is located at 31.9547°S, 115.8583°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6000.
Perth unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched coastal plain, its character shaped by the meeting of ancient land and the vast Indian Ocean. It lies 7.4 km south of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.8 km south-west of Morley. The city is embraced by the sparkling Swan River, a sinuous, life-giving waterway that snakes its way from the Darling Scarp to the sea, its waters shifting from deep sapphire to emerald green with the changing light. To the west, the city yields to an unbroken sweep of white-sand beaches, where the relentless surf of the Indian Ocean carves a dramatic, ever-shifting edge to the continent. The air here carries a faint, clean scent of salt and dry earth, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that have shaped this corner of Western Australia. Low, rolling hills, remnants of ancient geological formations, punctuate the landscape further inland, providing a gentle counterpoint to the expansive coastal flatness. It is a place where the sky feels immense, a boundless dome of brilliant blue that frequently gives way to spectacular, fiery sunsets that paint the horizon in hues of orange and crimson.
The story of Perth is one of resilient pioneering and resourcefulness, its foundations laid by early colonial settlers in the 19th century, who were drawn by the promise of fertile land and the strategic harbour. For much of its history, Perth’s economy has been inextricably linked to the state’s abundant mineral wealth, particularly gold, iron ore, and nickel, which have fuelled its growth and prosperity. This resource-driven foundation has fostered a strong, independent spirit within the city, a sense of self-reliance forged in isolation and the demands of a challenging environment. While mining remains a significant pillar, Perth has also diversified its economic base, with a burgeoning technology sector, a robust education system, and a growing tourism industry that capitalises on its unique natural attractions and relaxed lifestyle. The city hums with a quiet industriousness, a steady pulse of commerce and innovation that underpins its outward appearance of laid-back charm.
Perth’s cultural tapestry is woven with threads of sporting passion, artistic expression, and a deep appreciation for its natural surroundings. The city is a proud home to professional sporting teams across a range of codes, including the Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles in the AFL, the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League, and the Perth Wildcats in the NBL, reflecting a deeply ingrained love for competition and community spirit. Major annual events like the Perth Festival and Fringe World bring a vibrant burst of creativity and performance to the city, while its world-famous landmarks, such as Kings Park and Botanic Garden, offer breathtaking city and river vistas, and its pristine beaches, like Cottesloe and Scarborough, beckon with their golden sands and azure waters. Renowned institutions like the University of Western Australia are centres of learning and research, contributing to the intellectual vibrancy of Perth. The city has also nurtured a constellation of famous individuals, from acclaimed actors and musicians to accomplished athletes and influential politicians, each adding their unique lustre to Perth's rich and evolving narrative.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Perth, 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 Perth, in the City Of Perth local government area.
Detailed location data for Perth includes the postcode (6000), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Perth), 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 Perth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |