Riverton, Western Australia

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Riverton
Perth, Western Australia
Postcode: 6148
Property Value: AUD $313,500
Location: 10 km (6 mi) from Perth
LGA: Canning
State District: Riverton
Federal Division: Tangney
Suburbs around Riverton:
Shelley Shelley / Wilson Wilson
Willetton Riverton Ferndale
Willetton Canning Vale Parkwood

Riverton is a suburb of Perth in Western Australia. It is part of the City of Canning, situated south east of the Swan River. The old timber Riverton Bridge crosses the Canning River to the suburb of Riverton. Riverton has its local library with recreational facilities known as the Riverton Leisureplex. There is Riverton Forum Shopping Mall which provides locals with everyday essentials.

Riverton is situated about 14km or 15 minutes from Perth. The main roads that pass through Riverton are Leach Highway, High Road and Roe Highway. Along the suburbs north eastern boundary is the Canning River.

[edit] Clune Park

Clune Park is an area which is located in Riverton, which is managed by the City of Canning. In 1928, the Christian Brothers purchased 62.4 hecatres (160 acres) of land just east of the Riverton Bridge naming it Clune Park.[1] Clune Park is named after the Catholic Archbishop Patrick Clune.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Massam, Katharine (1998).On High Ground: Images of One Hundred Years at Aquinas College, Western Australia University of Western Australia Press ISBN 1876268050
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