Robinson, Western Australia

Robinson
Albany, Western Australia

Map of Robinson within Albany.
Population 573 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 6330
Location 5.0 km (3 mi) from Albany
LGA(s) City of Albany
State electorate(s) Albany
Federal Division(s) O'Connor
Suburbs around Robinson:
Gledhow Gledhow Mount Elphinestone
Cuthbert Robinson Princess Royal Harbour
Sandpatch Little Grove Princess Royal Harbour

Coordinates: 35°01′43″S 117°50′02″E / 35.0286°S 117.834°E / -35.0286; 117.834

Robinson is a western suburb of Albany in southern Western Australia, west of Albany's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Albany. The suburb has a median age of 43.

In March 2010, the area was evacuated as a result of a catastrophic bushfire. The fire started after a motorcycle accident[2] and quickly spread through the surrounding bushland.

Fire fighters battled flames as high as 10 metres (33 ft) using two water bombers and a helicopter.[3] The fire was eventually contained following overnight rain.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Robinson (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2015-01-04.
  2. "ABC News Online - Firefight continues in Albany". 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  3. "ABC News Online - 10 metre flames threatening family homes". 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
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