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| Locality | Wellard |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kwinana |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.26947 |
| Longitude | 115.84521 |
| Population | 8,849 |
| Density | 538.9 /km² |
| Area | 16.4 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 6170 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 36 km south |
Wellard is a locality in the City Of Kwinana local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,849. The locality covers an area of 16.4 km², giving a population density of about 538.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km south of Perth. Wellard is located at 32.2695°S, 115.8452°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6170.
Wellard unfurls across a gentle, sandy terrain, its character shaped by the wide, pale sky that stretches endlessly above. It lies 6.8 km north of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 10.4 km east of Rockingham. Low-lying scrub and hardy coastal wattles cling to the earth, their colours muted under the persistent sun, hinting at the resilience of life in this coastal plain. The air here carries a dry, almost papery scent, mingling with the faint, distant tang of salt from the sea, a subtle reminder of the ocean’s proximity, even when it is not immediately in view. The landscape, while not dramatic, possesses a quiet, unassuming beauty, a testament to the persistent shaping forces of wind and sun.
Historically, Wellard’s story is one of agricultural ambition and transformation, its early days entwined with the cultivation of land that now largely hums with suburban development. The spirit of its founding settlers, who sought to coax sustenance from this sandy soil, still whispers in the names of streets and the enduring character of its people, a blend of pragmatism and quiet aspiration. The local economy, while evolving, retains echoes of its pastoral past, now largely underpinned by residential growth and the commercial centres that serve its burgeoning population. Neighbouring industrial precincts, a modern counterpoint to the rural heritage, bring a different rhythm, a hum of activity that contrasts with the more languid pace of life within Wellard itself.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Wellard, 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 Wellard, in the City Of Kwinana local government area.
Detailed location data for Wellard includes the postcode (6170), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kwinana), 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 Wellard 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. |