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Scarborough
Perth, Western Australia
The Esplanade - Scarborough Beach, WA.JPG
Rendezvous Observation City
Postcode(s) 6019
Area 5.0 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Location 13 km (8 mi) NW of Perth CBD
LGA(s) City of Stirling
State electorate(s) Scarborough
Federal Division(s) Curtin
Suburbs around Scarborough:
Trigg Karrinyup
Scarborough Doubleview
City Beach Wembley Downs

Scarborough is a cool coastal suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It's about 14 kilometers (9 miles) northwest of the city center. This area is part of the City of Stirling local government.

Scarborough sits right on the Indian Ocean coast. It got its name from a famous beach resort in England called Scarborough, North Yorkshire. In 2011, about 14,300 people lived here. Around 25% of them were born outside Australia, mostly in the United Kingdom.

A big landmark here is the Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough. It's a tall hotel that was first built in 1986. It was made for people visiting the 1987 America's Cup sailing race in nearby Fremantle. Scarborough Beach is also a popular spot for surfing events. It has hosted the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships many times. These events happened in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2018, and 2023.

Exploring Scarborough Beach

Scarborough Beach is a lively area with lots to do. You can find many restaurants, cool bars, and even a nightclub here. Since 1999, the local council has worked to improve the area. They look at things like traffic, parking, and how the beach looks. They also plan for fun activities.

The Story of Observation City

One big discussion was about building more tall buildings near the beach. The 24-story Observation City hotel, now called Rendezvous, was very controversial. Many people protested against building such a tall hotel on the beachfront in the 1980s. But it was built anyway.

A businessman named Alan Bond built Observation City. He had big plans to change the whole Scarborough Beach area. He bought most of the land he needed. But his plans didn't work out because he couldn't buy one family-owned restaurant. This restaurant, Peter's by the Sea, refused to sell. They said no even when Bond offered them a lot of money. Because of this, the restaurant is still there today. It has become a special part of local history. Later, the City of Stirling council set a height limit of eight stories for new buildings.

In April 2019, a new ocean-side swimming pool opened at Scarborough Beach. It's a great place for a swim. Even with all its history, Scarborough Beach has only one official heritage building. This is the 'Rotary Clock Tower of Scarborough Beach'. People also call it the 'Scarborough Clock Tower'.

Getting Around Scarborough

It's easy to get around Scarborough using buses.

Bus Stations in Scarborough

  •        Scarborough Beach Bus Station is a main hub.

Bus Routes from Scarborough Beach

  •        Route 410: Goes from Scarborough Beach Bus Station to Stirling Station. It travels along West Coast Highway, Brighton Road, and other streets.
  •        Route 412: Also goes from Scarborough Beach Bus Station to Stirling Station. This route uses West Coast Highway, Brighton Road, and more.
  •        Route 421: Connects Scarborough Beach Bus Station to Stirling Station. It follows West Coast Highway, Pearl Parade, and other roads.
  •        Route 422: Runs from Scarborough Beach Bus Station to Stirling Station. This route goes via West Coast Highway, Pearl Parade, and more.
  •        Route 990: This is a very frequent bus. It goes from Scarborough Beach Bus Station all the way to Perth Busport in the city center. It travels along Scarborough Beach Road.

Schools in Scarborough

Scarborough Primary School, Western Australia, 2016 (01)
Scarborough Primary School

Scarborough has several schools for kids and teens. Scarborough Primary School is on Deanmore Road. St John’s Primary School is a Catholic school on Scarborough Beach Road.

Other schools nearby include Deanmore Primary School. There is also St Mary’s School for Girls. The International School is close to Doubleview Primary School. The Japanese School in Perth used to be located in Scarborough.

Images for kids

  • The Esplanade - Scarborough Beach, WA

    Rendezvous Observation City

  • Scarborough Primary School, Western Australia, 2016 (01)

    Scarborough Primary School

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