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Beaconsfield
Perth, Western Australia
WTF Charlie's Team Christ the King Church.jpeg
Christ the King Church, Beaconsfield
Population 4,120 (2006 census)
Postcode(s) 6162
LGA(s) City of Fremantle
State electorate(s) Fremantle
Federal Division(s) Fremantle
Suburbs around Beaconsfield:
Fremantle White Gum Valley Hilton
South Fremantle Beaconsfield Hilton
South Fremantle Hamilton Hamilton Hill

Beaconsfield is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Fremantle. The area got its name from a local property in the 1880s. The name was officially used for the post office starting on 1 August 1894.

No one is completely sure where the name "Beaconsfield" came from. It might be named after a town in England. Or it could be named after the Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli. He was a very important leader who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom a long time ago.

Beaconsfield is mostly a place where people live. It has many homes and lots of community places. These include Fremantle College, several primary schools, and many parks for fun and sports. There are also local shops for everyday needs.

Things to Do and See in Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield has many places for learning, playing, and shopping. It's a great place for families and young people.

Learning in Beaconsfield

The suburb has several schools for different ages.

  • Beaconsfield Pre-Primary & Primary School
  • Winterfold Pre-Primary & Primary School Winterfold PS Website
  • South Fremantle Senior High School
  • Challenger TAFE

Challenger TAFE is a college where students learn skills for jobs. They offer courses like hospitality, which means learning how to work in hotels and restaurants. The college even has a restaurant where students cook and serve the food.

Parks and Playgrounds

Beaconsfield has many green spaces and parks where you can play and relax.

  • Beacy Park
  • Davis Park
  • Dick Lawrence Oval
  • Hilton Park Soccer Fields
  • Ken Allen Field
  • James Moore Pioneer Park
  • Bruce Lee Reserve

Getting Around Beaconsfield

You can easily travel around Beaconsfield and to other parts of Perth using public transport.

  • Many bus routes serve the area, including 98, 99, 103, 107, 140, 150, 160, 511, 513, 520, 522, 530, 531, 532, 533, 825, 881, 920, 940.
  • You can find more information about bus times and routes on the Transperth website.

Sports Clubs

Beaconsfield is home to several sports clubs where you can join a team and get active.

  • Hilton Park Bowling & Recreation Club
  • Fremantle City Dockers Junior Football Club Inc.
  • Fremantle Roosters Rugby League Football Club Inc.

Shopping Areas

For your shopping needs, Beaconsfield has a local shopping center.

  • Lefroy Road Shopping Centre

Famous People from Beaconsfield

  • Peter Tagliaferri was a well-known person from Beaconsfield. He served as the mayor of the City of Fremantle from 2001 to 2009. A mayor is a leader who helps run a city or town.

Gallery

  • WTF Charlie's Team Christ the King Church

    Christ the King Catholic Church

  • WTF Jim Owens Winterfold PS mural

    Aboriginal mural at Winterfold Primary School

  • WTF Jim Owens St Pauls Anglican Church 4

    View alongside of St Paul's Anglican Church

  • WTF Jim Owens Beaconsfield PS murals 1

    Murals at Beaconsfield Primary School

  • WTF Jim Owens Beaconsfield houses 2

    House under construction on Moran Street


Images for kids

  • South Fremantle St Paul's Anglican Church 4

    View alongside of St Paul's Anglican Church

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