COTTESLOE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

'Cottesloe' is a western suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Town of Cottesloe.

Contents

Geography

Present day

Transport

Politics

See also

References

External links

Geography

Cottesloe is bounded by the Vlamingh Memorial to the south, Stirling Highway, Congdon and Servetus Streets to the east; North Street to the north and the Indian Ocean to the west. A large part of Cottesloe is residential, although a significant shopping area is located along Stirling Highway, and a 9-hole golf course at Jarrad Street.^[3]
At the ABS 2001 census, Cottesloe had a population of 6,563 people living in 3,341 dwellings, about half of which are detached houses on separate lots. The ABS identified property and business services and health as the two main occupations.

Present day

Historically the beach and its panorama are reflections of the changes in the last 110 years of Perth's history. The photos and paintings of Cottesloe Beach that are either in collections or published, give tangible evidence of the importance of beach oriented activities in the Perth community.
The beachfront, and the structures built along the beachfront have been subject to controversy and competing claims as to what is the most suitable development along the primary dune. Some observers maintain that without adequate wave control, large structures are not suitable. But some developers, including Multiplex, seek to construct larger beach front structures.

Transport

Cottesloe is served by the Grant Street, Cottesloe, Mosman Park and Victoria Street train stations. Various buses, including the CircleRoute, travel along Stirling Highway and through the suburb's western and eastern sections. All services are operated by the Public Transport Authority.

Politics

Cottesloe is an established and affluent suburb. It consistently supports the Liberal Party at both federal and state elections.

See also

★ Town of Cottesloe

References

1. 2001 Census, Australian Bureau of Statistics
2. REIWA Suburb Profile
3. 2006 StreetSmart directory, Department of Lands and Surveys, Perth.

External links

★ Town of Cottesloe Website