Cottesloe, Western Australia

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Cottesloe Perth, Western Australia
View of Cottesloe Beach in summer 2007.
Population:	6,641 (2001 census)[1]
Established:	1880s
Postcode:	6011
Area:	3.8 km²
Property Value:	AUD $1,457,500 (Q3 2006)[2]
Location:	12 km from Perth
LGA:	Town of Cottesloe
State District:	Cottesloe
Federal Division:	Curtin
Suburbs around Cottesloe Swanbourne Claremont Cottesloe Peppermint Grove Mosman Park

Cottesloe is a western suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Town of Cottesloe.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Present day 3 Transport 4 Politics 5 See also 6 References 7 External links

[edit] Geography

Cottesloe is bounded by the Vlamingh Memorial to the south, Stirling Highway, Congdon and Servetus Streets to the east; North Street to the north and the Indian Ocean to the west. A large part of Cottesloe is residential, although a significant shopping area is located along Stirling Highway, and a 9-hole golf course at Jarrad Street.^[3]

At the ABS 2001 census, Cottesloe had a population of 6,563 people living in 3,341 dwellings, about half of which are detached houses on separate lots. The ABS identified property and business services and health as the two main occupations.

[edit] Present day

Historically the beach and its panorama are reflections of the changes in the last 110 years of Perth's history. The photos and paintings of Cottesloe Beach that are either in collections or published, give tangible evidence of the importance of beach oriented activities in the Perth community.

The beachfront, and the structures built along the beachfront have been subject to controversy and competing claims as to what is the most suitable development along the primary dune.^{[citation needed]} Some observers maintain that without adequate wave control, large structures are not suitable.^{[citation needed]} But some developers, including Multiplex, seek to construct larger beach front structures.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Transport

Cottesloe is served by the Grant Street, Cottesloe, Mosman Park and Victoria Street train stations. Various buses, including the CircleRoute, travel along Stirling Highway and through the suburb's western and eastern sections. All services are operated by the Public Transport Authority.

[edit] Politics

Cottesloe is an established and affluent suburb. It consistently supports the Liberal Party at both federal and state elections.

[edit] See also

• Town of Cottesloe

[edit] References

1. ^ 2001 Census, Australian Bureau of Statistics
2. ^ REIWA Suburb Profile
3. ^ 2006 StreetSmart directory, Department of Lands and Surveys, Perth.

[edit] External links

Coordinates: -31.993° 115.757°

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Street Directory, MSN Maps and Multimap.
  • Satellite image from Google Maps, WikiMapia and Terraserver.
• Town of Cottesloe Website