Mosman Park, Western Australia

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Mosman Park is a western suburb of Perth, Western Australia on the north bank of the Swan River. Its Local Government Area is the Town of Mosman Park. "Mosman" is pronounced with an "z" (IPA: /z/), unlike the similarly-named Sydney suburb, which is pronounced with an "s" (IPA: /s/).

[edit] Geography

Mosman Park is bounded by the Indian Ocean and the Fremantle railway line to the west, a line south of Johnston Street to the north, and the Swan River to the east and south. Today, almost all of Mosman Park is residential, although significant parklands exist at Buckland Hill and along the river and coast.^[3]

At the ABS 2001 census, Mosman Park had a population of 7,260 people living in 3,750 dwellings, about half of which were detached houses on separate lots. Several mansions are located within the suburb. The ABS identified property and business services and health as the two main occupations.

[edit] Transport

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

[edit] Politics

Mosman Park 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] See also

• Town of Mosman Park

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Mosman Park, Western Australia is at coordinates 32°00′58″S 115°45′43″E / -32.016, 115.762 (Mosman Park, Western Australia)Coordinates: 32°00′58″S 115°45′43″E / -32.016, 115.762 (Mosman Park, Western Australia)
• Town of Mosman Park Website

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