Reservoir, 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 Reservoir, in the City Of Kalamunda local government area.
| Locality | Reservoir |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kalamunda |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.99479 |
| Longitude | 116.17283 |
| Area | 39.6 km² |
| Elevation | 186 m |
| Postcode | 6076 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 30 km east |
Reservoir is a locality in the City Of Kalamunda local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 39.6 km². It sits at an elevation of around 186 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km east of Perth. Reservoir is located at 31.9948°S, 116.1728°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6076. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Reservoir's terrain rolls and dips with a gentle persistence, a tapestry of subtle valleys and low rises that cradle pockets of native bushland. It lies 19.6 km east-north-east of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 59°T), and is situated 11.9 km east of Lesmurdie. The air here, especially after a rain shower, carries the earthy perfume of damp soil and the sharp, clean scent of jarrah and marri, their rough bark a constant tactile reminder of the land’s enduring character. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with fleeting gold, and the silence, when it descends, is profound, broken only by the fluting call of a kookaburra or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. This is a place where the land itself seems to exhale, a quiet exhalation of ancient geology and patient growth.
The history of Reservoir is inextricably linked to the thirsty needs of a growing urban centre, its very existence a testament to the engineering feats that brought water from distant catchments. Before the reservoir, this land was home to scattered farms, their livelihoods tied to the often-unpredictable rainfall. The development of the reservoir changed the local economy, drawing in workers for construction and maintenance, and fostering a slower, more water-reliant existence. Today, while the reservoir remains a vital resource, the character of Reservoir is defined by its proximity to this natural, yet managed, waterway, drawing visitors for leisurely walks and a connection to the cooling influence of the water on warmer days. The community here carries a quiet pride, a sense of belonging tied to the unique landscape and the shared history of its development.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reservoir, 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 Reservoir, in the City Of Kalamunda local government area.
Detailed location data for Reservoir includes the postcode (6076), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kalamunda), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Reservoir 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. |