Town of North Fremantle

Town of North Fremantle
Western Australia

Victoria Avenue, North Fremantle, later renamed Queen Victoria Street. North Fremantle Town Hall on the left.
Population 2,363 (1961 census)
 • Density 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Established 1871
Area 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Council seat North Fremantle
Region Southern Perth, Western Australia

The Town of North Fremantle was a local government area in metropolitan Perth across the Swan River from Fremantle.

History

On 13 September 1895, the North Fremantle Municipality was declared. On 1 July 1961, it became a Town following enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. It amalgamated into the City of Fremantle on 1 November 1961.[1][2]

Suburbs

The suburb of North Fremantle was the only suburb within this local government area.

Populations

Year Population
1911 3,331
1921 3,545
1933 3,108
1947 5,442
1954 2,890
1961 2,363

See also

References

  1. ↑ WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 3.0), 31 July 2007.
  2. ↑ "Order in Council (per L.G. 793/61)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 3 November 1961. p. 1961:3086.

Coordinates: 32°02′02″S 115°45′22″E / 32.034°S 115.756°E / -32.034; 115.756

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