Town Profile

Area22 sq.km
Established1 July 1994
Population24,508
Number of Electors17,363
Rateable Properties10,284
Number of WardsTwo (Wembley and Coast)
Number of Elected MembersOne mayor and eight Councillors
Distance from Perth8 km west of the Perth GPO
Area of Parks, Gardens and Reserves575 hectares (5.75 sq. km)
Suburbs and LocalitiesCity Beach, Floreat, Wembley, West Leederville, and parts of Jolimont, Mount Claremont, Daglish and Wembley Downs
BoundariesTown of Vincent, Cities of Stirling, Perth, Nedlands and Subiaco
Length of Sealed Roads190 kilometres
Number of Employees (FTE)157.5
Tourist AttractionsLake Monger, Perry Lakes, Reabold Hill, Bold Park, City Beach, Floreat Beach, Quarry Amphitheatre, Wembley Golf Complex (36 holes); Bold Park Aquatic Centre, Perry Lakes Skate Park
Local IndustryCommercial shopping areas, medical services
Operating Revenue$24.9 million
Operating Expenditure$25.8 million
Rate Revenue

$12.9 million

Last modified 06-Feb-2008 02:07 PM