Westminster, 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 Westminster, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
| Locality | Westminster |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Stirling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.86641 |
| Longitude | 115.84199 |
| Population | 6,058 |
| Density | 2600.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 6061 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 10 km north |
Westminster is a locality in the City Of Stirling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,058. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 2600.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km north of Perth. Westminster is located at 31.8664°S, 115.8420°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6061.
Westminster unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the ochre earth, baked by the relentless sun, meets a sky of pale, washed-out blue. It lies 3.8 km north-west of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 311°T), and is situated 9.9 km north of Perth. The air here carries the dry, dusty scent of eucalypt leaves and the faint, mineral tang of the nearby soil, a fragrance that clings to the senses like the fine grit that settles on everything. Low-slung houses, their corrugated iron roofs gleaming dully, are scattered amongst hardy, native scrub, punctuated by the occasional wind-bent acacia. The terrain, though not dramatic, possesses a quiet resilience, a subtle undulation that hints at ancient watercourses now long dry, and the afternoon light, when it falls just so, can cast long, melancholic shadows that seem to stretch across the very soul of Westminster.
This is a place where the echoes of pastoral enterprise still whisper on the breeze, a legacy of sheep grazing and wheat farming that once defined the local economy. While the land still yields its bounty, the character of Westminster has broadened, embracing the quiet hum of small-scale industry and a growing appreciation for its natural surroundings. The old shearing sheds, weathered and grey, stand as stoic monuments to a tougher era, their timbers creaking with the weight of memory. Today, the focus shifts, with local artisans and small businesses contributing to the unique flavour of Westminster, drawing travellers who seek a respite from the clamour of larger centres, drawn by the unhurried pace and the genuine warmth of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Westminster, 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 Westminster, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
Detailed location data for Westminster includes the postcode (6061), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Stirling), 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 Westminster 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. |