Town Profile
Use Profile ID and Forecast ID for detailed information about the Town's demographics and future population projections.
Profile.ID provides results from the 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing, specific to the Town of Cambridge, including population, employment and income levels, migration, mortgage and rental rates, internet connections and child care.
Forecast.ID provides predicted population and household data from 2006 through to 2031.
For a quick snapshot of the Town see below.
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Statistics |
| Area |
22 sq km |
| Established |
1 July 1994 |
| Population |
27,442 (ABS ERP March 2012) |
| Number of electors |
17,169 (October 2011 Election) |
| Number of properties |
10,907 |
| Number of wards |
Two (Wembley and Coast) |
| Number of elected members |
One Mayor and eight Councillors |
| Distance from Perth |
8 km west of the Perth GPO |
| Area of parks, gardens & reserves |
474 hectares (4.74 sq km) |
| Suburbs and localities |
City Beach, Floreat, Wembley, West Leederville, and parts of Jolimont, Mount Claremont, Daglish and Wembley Downs |
| Boundaries |
Cities of Vincent, Stirling, Perth, Nedlands and Subiaco |
| Length of sealed roads |
194 kilometres |
| Number of employees (FTE) |
188 (30 June 2011) |
| Tourist attractions |
Lake Monger, Perry Lakes, Reabold Hill, Bold Park, City Beach, Flroeat Beach, Quarry Amphitheatre, Wembley Golf Course (36 holes), Bold Park Aquatic Centre, Perry Lakes Skate Park |
| Local industry |
Commercial shopping areas, medical services |
| Operating revenue |
$35 million (10/11 Actual) |
| Operating expenditure |
$34 million (10/11 Actual) |
| Rate revenue |
$17 million (10/11 Actual) |
Last Updated: 08/03/2013