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| Locality | Shenton Park |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Nedlands |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.95569 |
| Longitude | 115.79799 |
| Population | 4,507 |
| Density | 1349.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 6008 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 6 km west |
Shenton Park is a locality in the City Of Nedlands local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,507. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 1349.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km west of Perth. Shenton Park is located at 31.9557°S, 115.7980°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6008.
Shenton Park is a verdant expanse where the city's pulse softens, giving way to a gentler cadence of rustling leaves and distant bird calls. It lies 5.7 km west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 269°T), and is situated 10.2 km south-west of Dianella. The land rolls with a subtle generosity, its sandy loam supporting a mosaic of native scrub and manicured lawns, all bathed in the clear, unwavering Perth light. Here, the air carries the faint, sweet perfume of flowering eucalypts, a subtle reminder of the wilder country that lies beyond the urban fringe, even as the hum of traffic provides a constant, low thrum. The parkland itself is a generous embrace, a place where the hurried steps of daily life can find a moment of respite, the dappled sunlight filtering through the branches creating shifting patterns on the pathways that invite exploration.
The history of Shenton Park is entwined with the development of Perth, its establishment marking a conscious effort to preserve a slice of the natural landscape for public enjoyment. Once part of a larger pastoral estate, the area began its transformation into a cherished recreational space in the early 20th century, a testament to a growing appreciation for green lungs within a burgeoning city. Its proximity to the Perth Zoo, a long-standing institution, further cemented its role as a destination for families and nature lovers alike. Today, Shenton Park serves as a vital green corridor, a place where the city's diverse population comes to walk, to picnic, and to simply breathe, its enduring appeal a quiet echo of the land's original character.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Shenton Park, 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 Shenton Park, in the City Of Nedlands local government area.
Detailed location data for Shenton Park includes the postcode (6008), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Nedlands), 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 Shenton Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |