Is spearwood a good suburb?
Beautiful quiet and family friendly suburb. Has easy access to Coogee Beach, loads of local parks and shopping centres. Its only 10 minutes to Freo and 20 to the CBD, very easy to enjoy living here.
Why is Rockingham called Rockingham?
History. Rockingham received its name from the sailing ship Rockingham, one of the three vessels that Thomas Peel had chartered to carry settlers to Western Australia (the others being Gilmore and Hooghly). Settlers supposedly camped near the wreck used the name “Rockingham Town” as their address.
Is Fremantle a part of Perth?
Fremantle, city and principal port of Western Australia. It lies on the Indian Ocean at the mouth of the Swan River, which forms an inner harbour. Now part of the Perth metropolitan area, Fremantle is one of Australia’s largest ports and an initial landfall for ships from Europe.
Is it safe to live in Baldivis?
The residents of Baldivis are friendly and my family feel very safe here, no issues with crime or other. Baldivis is Perth’s best kept secret IMO and will likely in the very near future be Perth’s top hot spot!
What is the postcode for spearwood?
6163
Spearwood/Postal codes
Is Fremantle older than Perth?
2 – Fremantle is older than Perth. In 1829, a bunch of British hit land at the mouth of the Swan River. They were to settle the “Swan River Colony”. One was captained by the Officer in Charge, James Stirling, one by Charles Fremantle (pictured below). Captain Fremantle arrived first, due to some better winds.
When was Perth founded?
June 12, 1829
Perth/Founded
Is Rockingham a safe place to live?
The latest WA Police crime data reveals Rockingham, home to Opposition Leader Mark McGowan, is the 16th safest out of the 30 local government areas, with a crime rate of 27 for every 1000 people.
Is Rockingham a part of Perth?
The City of Rockingham is located in Perth’s outer southern suburbs, about 40 kilometres south-west of the Perth CBD.
Is Rottnest part of Perth Metro?
The metropolitan region is defined by the Planning and Development Act 2005 to include 30 local government areas with the outer extent being the City of Wanneroo and the City of Swan to the north, the Shire of Mundaring, City of Kalamunda, and the City of Armadale to the east, the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale to the …
Which region is Perth in?
Western Australia
| Regions of Western Australia | |
|---|---|
| NT SA Perth — Gascoyne Goldfields–Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid West Peel — Pilbara South West Wheatbelt Indian Ocean Great Australian Bight | |
| Location | Western Australia |
| Number | 9, excluding the metropolitan region |
| Government | Regional councils, State government |