City Beach, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City BeachPerth, Western Australia |
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Yaltara Road, City Beach
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| Postcode(s) | 6015 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Town of Cambridge | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Churchlands, Cottesloe | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Curtin | ||||||||||||||
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City Beach is a beautiful beachside suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the Town of Cambridge. The suburb is also famous for its main beach, which shares the same name.
City Beach is known for its lovely homes. In 2020, it was one of the most expensive places to live in Perth. The suburb is divided into three main parts. There is a northern section, a central section, and a southern section. The central part was built just before the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. It served as a village for athletes because it was close to Perry Lakes Stadium in Floreat.
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Exploring City Beach's Past
How City Beach Got Its Name
In 1917, the Perth Road Board bought a large area of land. This land was located between the city and the ocean beach. The Board wanted to create a modern seaside town. They planned it like a "garden city" with lots of green spaces.
By 1928, the Board had money to start building. They began calling the beach "City Beach." This name likely came about because the city council developed the area. It was also a more appealing name than "Ocean Beach."
A School's Journey
City Beach Senior High School was a local high school. It closed down on December 9, 2005. This happened because fewer new students were enrolling. A new school, Shenton College, had opened nearby in 2000.
Fun Things to Do in City Beach
Beaches and Water Sports
City Beach has two main beaches: Floreat Beach and City Beach itself. There is also a special beach for dogs. Each of these beaches has a surf lifesaving club. These clubs help keep swimmers safe.
Surfing is very popular here. City Beach often has good waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. Kitesurfing and windsurfing are also common summer activities. The sand is soft and white or yellow. This makes it perfect for beach volleyball and matkot (a paddleball game). The main swimming area is protected by two rock walls called groynes.
Parks and Nature
The suburb has many green spaces. You can find a large oval for football and cricket. There are also many other grassy parks to enjoy. A big area of bushland offers walking trails.
Along the coast, you will find large sand dunes and more bushland. These areas are home to various wildlife. You might spot hawks, mice, and rabbits. Sometimes, a dugite (a type of snake) can be seen. These dunes are currently being repaired. It is important not to enter them. This helps protect the native plants and animals living there.
Learning in City Beach
City Beach has several schools for young learners.
- City Beach Primary School
- Kapinara Primary School
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
- International School of Western Australia
- The Japanese School in Perth
- City Beach Residential College (a place where students can live while studying)
