North Perth, Western Australia
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| North Perth Perth, Western Australia |
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| Population: | 7,828 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 6006 | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | Town of Vincent | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Division of Curtin and Division of Perth | ||||||||||||
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North Perth is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the Town of Vincent. Its postcode is 6006.
The area was originally called "Woodville Toorac". It was elevated to the rank of a municipality and gazetted on 25 October 1901.
This old, established suburb just three kilometres north of Perth’s CBD is a place of mainly solid brick homes built from the early 1900's, many of which are now undergoing extensive renovations in line with the nationwide trend toward close-to-the-city living.
It is home to one of Perth's favourite entertainment venues, the Rosemount Hotel, as well as numerous restaurants and cafes, however its "main drag" is nowhere near as busy as say compared to Beaufort Street in neighbouring Mount Lawley.
It is also home to Beatty Park Leisure Centre, formerly Beatty Park Aquatic Centre, which was built for the Perth Commonwealth Games in 1962.
[edit] Schools
North Perth is home to North Perth Primary School (or NPS) and Kyilla Primary School.
[edit] List of famous residents
- Lionel Yorke, former radio, television and stage personality.
[edit] References
- W.E. Bold, (Town Clerk) (October 1939). "The Story of the Municipal Development Of Our City". Early Days II: 29–41.
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