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 (1.5 sq mi)
Property Value: AUD $1,790,000 (Q2 2007)[2]
Location: 12 km (7 mi) from Perth
LGA: Town of Cottesloe
State District: Cottesloe
Federal Division: Curtin
Suburbs around Cottesloe:
Swanbourne Claremont
Cottesloe Peppermint Grove
Mosman Park
This article is about a suburb of Perth, Western Australia.. For the local government area, see Town of Cottesloe.

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

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[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]

Cottesloe Beach
Cottesloe Beach

[edit] Transport

Cottesloe is served by the Grant Street, Cottesloe, Mosman Park and Victoria Street and Swanbourne 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. During the summer months, the council provides a free shuttle bus every hour during the day, called the Cott Cat, between Cottesloe train station and the Cottesloe beachfront. In 2004 the service carried over 30,000 passengers, at a cost of $15,000 [4] Cottesloe Beach is a popular place for beach cricket.

Example of beach cricket being played at Cottesloe Beach in Perth. The bowler bowls to batsman, while the rest field.
Example of beach cricket being played at Cottesloe Beach in Perth. The bowler bowls to batsman, while the rest field.

An oceanway allows pedestrians and cyclists to move along the beaches in a sustainable manner.

[edit] Politics

Cottesloe is part of the federal division of Curtin. The federal seat is held by the conservative Liberal Party. It is regarded as a safe seat as it has been continually retained by the Liberal Party with the exception of former Liberal member Allan Rocher as an Independant politician between 1996 and 1998. For the parliament of Western Australia, the state electoral district of Cottesloe is also held by the Liberal Party.

[edit] Famous Residents

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ 2001 Census, Australian Bureau of Statistics
  2. ^ REIWA Suburb Profile for Cottesloe
  3. ^ 2006 StreetSmart directory, Department of Lands and Surveys, Perth.
  4. ^ Cash appeal for beach shuttle, the Post page 12, July 10 2004, published by Post Newspapers Pty Ltd.
  5. ^ Visiting John Curtin at Home Michal Bosworth, 2000. John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library, Curtin University of Technology

[edit] External links

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