West Swan, 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 West Swan, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | West Swan |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Swan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.8456 |
| Longitude | 115.99118 |
| Population | 893 |
| Density | 135.5 /km² |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 6055 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 17 km northeast |
West Swan is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 893. The locality covers an area of 6.6 km², giving a population density of about 135.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km northeast of Perth. West Swan is located at 31.8456°S, 115.9912°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6055.
West Swan rests where the Swan River, a broad, reflective ribbon, carves its path through a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile plains. It lies 8.9 km south-south-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 165°T), and is situated 12.2 km east-north-east of Dianella. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening fruit, a subtle perfume that mingles with the crispness of morning dew. Sunlight, when it catches the bark of the river red gums that stand sentinel along the banks, seems to gild their rough surfaces, lending them an ancient, burnished glow. Beyond the river flats, the land rises subtly, giving way to vineyards that carpet the hillsides in swathes of green, their neat rows hinting at the careful tending they receive. The rhythm of West Swan is one of quiet industry, punctuated by the distant hum of tractors and the occasional call of a kookaburra.
The history of West Swan is deeply entwined with the fertile lands flanking the Swan River, a bounty first recognised by the early European settlers who established farms and orchards. For generations, this area has been a breadbasket for the burgeoning colony and later, the state, its rich soils yielding an abundance of produce. The local economy still thrives on agriculture, particularly viticulture, with numerous wineries drawing visitors to sample their wares and soak in the picturesque surroundings. This agricultural heritage lends a distinctive character to West Swan, a sense of enduring connection to the land. Evidence of this deep-rooted past can be seen in the weathered farmhouses and the mature trees that line the country roads, silent witnesses to decades of seasons and harvests.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Swan, 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 West Swan, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for West Swan includes the postcode (6055), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Swan), 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 Swan 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. |