West Perth, City Of Perth, Western Australia
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| Locality | West 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 | -31.95509 |
| Longitude | 115.84617 |
| Population | 5,776 |
| Density | 2522.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Postcode | 6005 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1 km west-southwest |
West Perth is a locality in the City Of Perth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,776. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 2522.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km west-southwest of Perth. West Perth is located at 31.9551°S, 115.8462°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6005.
West Perth unfurls its character along a subtle rise, a verdant fringe where the city’s hum begins to soften into a more considered cadence. It lies 1.1 km west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.8 km south-south-west of Dianella. The landscape here is not dramatic, but rather a gentle unfolding, a graceful sweep of well-tended gardens and dignified architecture that speaks of considered growth. Sunlight, when it catches the leaves of the mature plane trees lining the avenues, seems to pool and shimmer, a liquid gold poured over the quiet dignity of the streets. A subtle scent of flowering jasmine often drifts on the breeze, mingling with the fainter, metallic tang of distant industry, a testament to the place’s dual nature.
The story of West Perth is woven into the very fabric of the burgeoning Swan River Colony, its origins stretching back to the earliest days of European settlement. What began as a practical necessity for expansion beyond the initial riverbanks has evolved into a district known for its professional services and established residences. This locality, historically a gateway to the more rugged terrain beyond, now hums with the quiet industry of law firms, accounting houses, and medical practices, their polished facades reflecting the sky in a way that suggests both aspiration and enduring stability. The very air here seems to carry a sense of purposeful calm, the steady rhythm of a place that has found its footing and continues to thrive.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of West 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 West Perth, in the City Of Perth local government area.
Detailed location data for West Perth includes the postcode (6005), 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.
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 West Perth 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. |