City of Vincent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City of VincentWestern Australia |
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The City of Vincent within the Perth Metropolitan Area
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| • Density | 3,055/km2 (7,910/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1994 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Alison Xamon | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Leederville | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North Metropolitan Perth | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Perth, Mount Lawley | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Perth, Curtin | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | City of Vincent | ||||||||||||||
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The City of Vincent is a special local area in Western Australia. It's like a small city within the bigger city of Perth. This area covers about 10.4 square kilometers (4 square miles). It is located only about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from the center of Perth.
The City of Vincent takes care of 139 kilometers (86 miles) of roads. It also looks after 104 hectares (257 acres) of parks and gardens. In 2016, over 33,000 people lived here.
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How the City of Vincent Started
The City of Vincent gets its name from a street called Vincent Street. People believe the street was named by George Vincent around 1876. He was a main mapmaker for the government. George Vincent was also the first person to own land on the north side of this street.
Early Days: Leederville Roads Board
In May 1895, the areas of Leederville and West Leederville were growing. They became known as the Leederville Roads Board. A "Roads Board" was an early type of local government. It was mainly in charge of building and maintaining roads.
Becoming a Municipality
By 1895, the Leederville Roads Board changed. It became a "municipality." This meant it had more power to manage local services. In April 1897, the municipality was split into three parts: north, south, and central. At this time, more than 1,000 people lived in the area.
Joining with Perth
In 1914, there was a big idea called the "Greater Perth Movement." This movement wanted to combine smaller local areas into a larger Perth city. So, the municipalities of North Perth, Leederville, and Perth joined together. Victoria Park also joined in 1917.
Becoming the City of Vincent
On July 1, 1994, the City of Perth was reorganized. This created three new local governments. These were the Town of Vincent, the Town of Cambridge, and the Town of Victoria Park. The original City of Perth became smaller. Then, on July 1, 2011, the Town of Vincent became the City of Vincent. This happened when it was given "city status."
Plans for Change
In 2014, there was a plan to change the City of Vincent again. The idea was to split its land between the City of Perth and the City of Stirling. Another idea was for Vincent to join completely with Perth. But these plans did not work out. So, the City of Vincent's boundaries stayed the same.
Areas within the City of Vincent
The City of Vincent includes several smaller areas called suburbs. Here's a look at them with their population and size from the most recent count:
| Suburb | Population | Area | Map |
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| Coolbinia * | 1,751 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| East Perth ** | 11,681 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| Highgate | 2,326 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| Leederville | 3,686 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| Mount Hawthorn | 8,183 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| Mount Lawley *** | 11,328 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| North Perth | 9,623 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| Osborne Park * | 4,463 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| Perth ** | 13,670 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] | |
| West Perth ** | 6,102 (2021) | [convert: needs a number] |
- Some suburbs, like Coolbinia and Osborne Park, are shared with the City of Stirling.
- East Perth, Perth, and West Perth are shared with the City of Perth.
- Mount Lawley is shared with the City of Stirling and the City of Bayswater.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in the City of Vincent has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1991 | 24,765 | — |
| 1996 | 24,422 | −0.28% |
| 2001 | 24,761 | +0.28% |
| 2006 | 26,878 | +1.65% |
| 2011 | 31,549 | +3.26% |
| 2016 | 33,693 | +1.32% |
| 2021 | 36,537 | +1.63% |
As you can see, the population has steadily increased. This means more people are choosing to live in the City of Vincent.
Friendship Cities
The City of Vincent has a special friendship with another city. It has signed a friendship agreement with Prilep. Prilep is a city located in North Macedonia. This kind of agreement helps cities learn from each other.
Special Old Places
The City of Vincent has many important old buildings and sites. These are called "heritage-listed places." This means they are protected because of their history. As of 2024, there are 425 such places in the City of Vincent.
Sixty-three of these places are on the State Register of Heritage Places. This is a very important list. Some famous examples include Perth Oval, the East Perth Power Station, and the Redemptorist Monastery. These places help tell the story of the area.
