The average ground temperatures of different areas of Perth can vary by as much as 9 degrees Celsius, and tree canopy levels have a big influence on how hot your suburb feels.
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| Cottesloe is known for its tall Norfolk pines but its total tree canopy is just 15 per cent. |
But local councils warn an increasing pressure to comply with strict infill development targets is putting canopy levels at risk, and potentially turning up the heat as a consequence.
If you live in Perth's western suburbs or the Hills, chances are the temperature is a few degrees lower than in built-up areas, where the traditional Aussie backyard is disappearing to make way for infill.
Read the story by Irena Ceranic from ABC News - “How hot is your neighbourhood? Areas of Perth feel the heat as tree canopies dwindle.”
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