List of islands of Perth, Western Australia facts for kids
Perth, a city in Western Australia, is home to many amazing and unique natural places. These special spots, called habitats, are found nowhere else on Earth. Many of these habitats are islands!
Islands are super important because they offer a safe home for rare and endangered animals. They are often free from invasive species (animals or plants that don't belong there and can harm native wildlife) and the pressures of human building. The islands along Perth's coast are mostly made of limestone, while the islands found inland are built on a special type of soil called serpentine soil.
Perth's Coastal Islands
The coastal islands around the Perth metropolitan region are located in the ocean near the city. They are often made of limestone and provide crucial homes for sea creatures and birds.
| Name | Size (hectares) | Distance from mainland (km) | What makes it special? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rottnest Island | 1,900 | 17 | This island is famous for having the largest population of quokkas in the world! |
| Garden Island | 1,200 | 2.2 (connected by a causeway) | It's home to a group of tammar wallabys. The Royal Australian Navy also has a main base here. |
| Carnac Island | 19 | 6.9 | This island has a lot of tiger snakes, so it's a place to be careful! |
| Penguin Island | 12.5 | 0.7 | You can find the world's largest group of fairy penguins living here. |
| Seal Island | 1.4 | 0.9 | A small group of Australian sea lions calls this island home. |
| Bird Island | 0.8 | 0.4 | This island is part of the beautiful Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. |
| Shag Island | 0.4 | 0.85 | It's also part of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. |
| Little Island | 0.1 | 1.9 | This tiny island is part of the Marmion Marine Park. |
| Trigg Island | 0.1 | – | This island is also part of the Marmion Marine Park. |
Small Islands Near Rottnest Island
These smaller islands are located very close to Rottnest Island. They are important for different types of wildlife.
| Name | Size (m2) | Distance from Rottnest Island (m) | What makes it special? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Island | 7,000 | 730 | Australian sea lions often sunbathe on its northern beach. |
| Green Island | 1,800 | 60 | It's part of the Kitson Point snorkelling trail, a great place to explore underwater. |
| Wallace Island | 1,300 | 140 | Many seabirds like to rest on this island. |
| Parakeet Island | 800 | 30 | This island is in a popular snorkelling area near Parakeet Bay. |
Perth's Inland Islands
Inland islands are found in rivers and wetlands, not the ocean. In Perth, you can find them in the Swan River, Canning River, and Beeliar Wetlands.
| Name | Size (hectares) | What makes it special? |
|---|---|---|
| Heirisson Island | 28.5 | This island is home to a small group of western grey kangaroos. |
| Kuljak Island | 28 | The wetlands around this island are a protected "Bush Forever" site. |
| Lake Island | 14 | This island is a very important nesting place for the endangered Carnaby's black cockatoo. |
| Malup Island | 11 | It's part of the beautiful Yellagonga Regional Park. |
| Ron Courtney Island | 1.6 | It's known as a good spot for catching fish like mulloway, tailor, and black bream. |
| Monger Island | 1.3 | This island was created in the 1960s to be a safe place for birds. |
| Elizabeth Quay Island | 0.6 | This is an artificial island in Elizabeth Quay, with a playground and a small shop. |
| Jualbup Island | 0.3 | Many different native water birds use this island for feeding, resting, and raising their young. |
See also
- List of islands of Western Australia
- Perth Water
