East Perth, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids East Perth Perth, Western Australia
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Postcode(s)	6004
Area	3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Location	2 km (1 mi) from Perth
LGA(s)	City of Perth City of Vincent
State electorate(s)	Perth
Federal Division(s)	Perth
Suburbs around East Perth: Perth Mount Lawley Burswood Perth East Perth Burswood Swan River South Perth Victoria Park

East Perth is a lively inner suburb right next to the main city area of Perth, Western Australia. It's home to beautiful spots like Claise Brook and Claisebrook Cove. This area used to be mostly factories and old buildings. But now, it's been completely transformed!

East Perth is the biggest inner-city urban renewal project in Western Australia. This means old areas were rebuilt to create new, modern places to live and work. The new neighbourhoods were designed using ideas from a style called New Urbanism. This style focuses on creating walkable communities with different types of homes and shops close by.

What Was East Perth Like?

East Perth was once a busy industrial hub in the early 1900s. It had big factories and important transport links.

Old Industrial Sites

• The East Perth Gas Works used to be here.
• The East Perth Power Station was also located in the area. This power station is no longer used, but its building is being updated for new uses.
• There were also large railway yards and engine sheds. These were for trains and their maintenance.

Homes and Businesses

From the 1980s, many homes on the western side of Lord Street became businesses. These buildings were often single or duplex houses. They were once home to many families who had moved to Australia.

Who Lives in East Perth?

East Perth is a very diverse place with people from all over the world.

Population Snapshot

In 2016, about 10,596 people lived in East Perth.

• About 30% of residents were born in Australia.
• Many people came from other countries. The most common birthplaces were England, China, India, Malaysia, and South Korea.

Languages Spoken

• Almost half of the people (47.6%) spoke only English at home.
• Other languages spoken included Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Beliefs and Religions

• Many people (33.3%) said they had no religion.
• The next most common response was Catholic (18.4%).

East Perth Cemeteries

East Perth is home to a very old cemetery from the early days of the colony. It's called the East Perth Cemeteries.

A Glimpse into the Past

• This cemetery holds the graves of many early families who settled in Western Australia.
• It's estimated there are 10,000 grave sites here.
• However, only about 800 of these have been clearly identified. Many headstones have been lost over time.

Getting Around East Perth

East Perth is a major transport hub for trains and buses.

Train Travel

• The old railway yards were removed in the 1960s. Now, this area is the main office for the railway system.
• East Perth railway station is a key station for trains going to other parts of the state and even across Australia.
• You can catch trains like Prospector and AvonLink from here.
• The famous Indian Pacific train, which travels all the way to Sydney, also stops here.
• The original East Perth railway station is now called Claisebrook. It has modern shelters for passengers.

Bridges and Roads

• The Goongoongup Bridge is a railway bridge in East Perth. It's part of the South Western Railway, Western Australia.
• The Causeway is a major road bridge. It connects East Perth to Victoria Park across the Swan River.
• New pedestrian and cyclist bridges are also being built next to The Causeway. They are expected to open by the end of 2024.

Developing East Perth

A special group was set up to help transform East Perth.

The Redevelopment Authority

• The East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA) was created in 1991. Its job was to manage the rebuilding and modernization of the suburb.
• In 2012, EPRA joined with other groups to become the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA).
• Later, in 2019, the MRA became part of DevelopmentWA.
• As areas of East Perth are fully developed, they are handed back to the City of Perth to manage. This is called "normalisation."

Sports and Education

East Perth is home to important sports venues and a well-known school.

Sports Venues

• The WACA Ground is a famous cricket stadium.
• Gloucester Park is a popular venue for harness racing (trotting).

Learning Opportunities

• Trinity College is located in East Perth. It's a day school for boys from Year 4 to Year 12.

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