Inglewood, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Inglewood Perth, Western Australia
Beaufort Street, Inglewood, Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6052
Area	2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Location	5 km (3 mi) NE of Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Stirling
State electorate(s)	Maylands, Mount Lawley
Federal Division(s)	Perth
Suburbs around Inglewood: Yokine Dianella Bedford Menora Inglewood Bayswater Mount Lawley Mount Lawley Maylands

Inglewood is a lively suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It's about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) north-east of Perth's city centre. Inglewood is part of the City of Stirling, which is a local government area that manages services for the community.

Inglewood's Past: A Brief History

The name Inglewood might have come from a Norwegian ship called Inglewood. This ship was mentioned in a local newspaper back in 1904. Another idea is that it was named after the Inglewood Gold Rush area in California. This makes sense because the suburb was developed during Australia's own gold boom in the 1890s.

Land in Inglewood was first given to John Gregory in 1831. Later, a company called Gold Estates of Australia started developing the area. A part of Inglewood known as "The Avenues" was one of the first areas to be divided into smaller blocks for homes. This development stretched from the railway line to North Street.

Homes and Houses in Inglewood

Harcourt Street, a tree-lined residential street in Inglewood.

Inglewood has grown a lot at two main times. The first growth spurt was between 1904 and 1920. During this time, many single houses were built for working families. The second big growth happened just before World War Two, from 1935 to 1940.

Most of the houses in Inglewood were built before the war. Many of them are in classic styles like Federation or Californian bungalow. These older homes often have a lot of history and charm. Many have been updated but still keep their original look. You can also find some newer apartments and modern homes mixed in.

Community Life in Inglewood

Inglewood has a busy main street called Beaufort Street. Here you can find shops, a library, and a recreation centre. There are also smaller shops scattered around for everyday needs.

The suburb offers many fun places for residents. These include the Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre, which is a swimming complex. There's also the Mount Lawley Golf Course and Macaulay Park. You can play tennis, soccer, and even bocce (a type of lawn bowling) in Inglewood.

For younger students, Inglewood Primary School provides education. The Home of Peace offers services for older residents.

Important Places and Landmarks

One of Inglewood's most famous landmarks is the tall clock tower. It stands at the corner of Beaufort Street and Dundas Road. This clock tower used to be part of a picture theatre and shopping complex. It was built by Tom Snooks, a local builder and cinema owner. The old building has since been updated for homes.

The Inglewood Civic Centre is another important building. It opened in 1991 and houses the local library. It also has a centre for seniors and a children's centre. Inglewood Primary School, a key school for the area, is also located near Beaufort Street. The suburb also has several other buildings listed for their historical importance, like the Inglewood Post Office.

Who Lives in Inglewood?

In 2016, about 5,674 people lived in Inglewood. This number has been growing steadily over the years. Slightly more women live in Inglewood than men. The average age of people living here is 38.

Most homes in Inglewood are detached houses. However, there are also many apartments and semi-detached homes. This means there's a good mix of housing types. Many residents own their homes, either outright or with a mortgage.

The average weekly income for households in Inglewood is higher than the average for Western Australia and Australia. People in Inglewood work in many different jobs. Some common jobs are in hospitals, government offices, schools, cafes, restaurants, and legal services.

Most people in Inglewood were born in Australia. After Australia, the most common birthplaces are England, New Zealand, Italy, India, and Ireland. This shows that Inglewood is a diverse community. Many residents also have parents who were born overseas.

Learning in Inglewood: Schools

Inglewood Primary School administration entrance

Inglewood has two main primary schools:

• Inglewood Primary School: This public school is on Normanby Road. It has about 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It started in 1927 as North Maylands School and changed its name a few times before becoming Inglewood Primary School in 1985.

• St Peter's Primary School: This is a Catholic primary school on Wood Street, near the border with Bedford. It has about 700 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school first opened in 1941 in a single house. It moved to its current site in 1942. For a while, there was also a high school for girls called St Thomas Aquinas College on the same site. Later, St Thomas Aquinas College merged with St Mark's College to form Chisholm Catholic College. Now, the Wood Street site is only for St Peter's Primary School.

How Inglewood is Governed

Inglewood is part of the Inglewood ward within the City of Stirling. This means that local councillors are elected to represent the area. These councillors help make decisions about local services like parks, roads, and libraries. Elections for councillors happen every two years.

For state government, Inglewood is mostly part of the electoral district of Maylands. This district elects a member to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly. The Maylands area has been represented by the Labor Party for a long time.

For the Australian Federal Government, Inglewood is in the Division of Perth. This division elects a member to the Australian Parliament in Canberra. The Division of Perth has also been represented by the Australian Labor Party for many years.

When elections happen, people in Inglewood usually vote at Inglewood Primary School or the Inglewood Masonic Hall.

Getting Around Inglewood: Transport

Inglewood is well-connected by public transport. Many Transperth bus routes serve the suburb. These buses can take you to different parts of Perth.

Some bus routes, like the 360, 361, 362, and 960, travel along Alexander Drive. Other routes, including the 66, 67, 68, 950, and 16, pass through Inglewood along Walter Road and Beaufort Street. This makes it easy for residents to travel around the suburb and to other areas.