Riverton, 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 Riverton, in the City Of Canning local government area.
| Locality | Riverton |
| 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 | -32.03361 |
| Longitude | 115.90211 |
| Population | 5,547 |
| Density | 2046.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 6148 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 10 km south-southeast |
Riverton is a locality in the City Of Canning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,547. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km², giving a population density of about 2046.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km south-southeast of Perth. Riverton is located at 32.0336°S, 115.9021°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6148.
Riverton breathes with the slow exhale of the Swan River, its waters a shifting palette of muted greens and silvers under the Perth sky. It lies 6.0 km north-north-west of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 343°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-south-east of Perth. The land here, a gentle tilt towards the river flats, is softened by a carpet of native grasses and the shade of scattered gum trees, their rough bark catching the afternoon light. A quiet hum of cicadas often fills the air, a constant, drowsy soundtrack to the languid pace of life, while the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms drifts on the breeze. The river itself, a broad, unhurried artery, shapes the character of Riverton, its banks a popular haunt for walkers and anglers, the water reflecting the pale blue of the heavens.
Historically, Riverton's story is entwined with the fertile banks of the Canning River, a waterway that drew early settlers seeking fertile ground for their endeavours. The local economy, once anchored by agriculture and market gardens that fed the burgeoning city, now reflects a more suburban rhythm, with its residents commuting to wider employment centres. Yet, the echoes of its past linger in the established streetscapes and the enduring connection to the river, which remains a focal point for recreation and community gatherings. The presence of established parks and reserves, remnants of a more rural past, offers a tranquil counterpoint to the modern dwellings, a reminder of the land's original inhabitants and the generations who have called Riverton home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverton, 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 Riverton, in the City Of Canning local government area.
Detailed location data for Riverton includes the postcode (6148), 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 Riverton 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. |