Town of Cambridge facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Town of Cambridge Western Australia
The Town of Cambridge within the Perth Metropolitan Area
Established	1994
Area	22.0 km2 (8.5 sq mi)
Mayor	Gary Norman Mack
Council seat	Floreat
Region	Inner Metropolitan Perth
State electorate(s)	Churchlands, Nedlands
Federal Division(s)	Curtin
Website	Town of Cambridge
LGAs around Town of Cambridge: Stirling Stirling Stirling Indian Ocean Town of Cambridge Vincent Nedlands Nedlands Subiaco

The Town of Cambridge is a special area in Perth, Western Australia. It's a local government area located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) west of Perth's main city center. This area stretches all the way to the Indian Ocean at City Beach.

The Town of Cambridge covers about 22 square kilometers (8.5 square miles). In 2021, nearly 29,000 people lived here. Before 1994, this area was part of the City of Perth. The Western Australian State Government then reorganized the local areas.

A Look Back: The History of Cambridge

How Did the Town of Cambridge Start?

Long ago, the area that is now the Town of Cambridge was part of the Municipality of North Perth. This was set up in 1901. However, by 1915, it couldn't manage on its own anymore. So, it became part of the larger City of Perth.

In 1993, the government decided to make changes to the local government areas around Perth. They split the big City of Perth into smaller parts. This created three new local government areas: the Town of Vincent, the Town of Cambridge, and the Town of Victoria Park. The original City of Perth became smaller.

Council Challenges and Legal Battles

In October 2020, the Town of Cambridge faced a challenge. The state government wanted to suspend its Council. This means they wanted to temporarily stop the local leaders from doing their jobs. The government suspected there was interference in how the Town was run.

However, the Town of Cambridge took legal action. They won a court order against the state government's efforts. This was a big deal! It was the first time a local government in Western Australia successfully challenged the government's power to suspend a Council.

Nature and Green Spaces: Parks and Reserves

The Town of Cambridge is full of beautiful parks and nature spots. It has two very important reserves: Lake Monger and Perry Lakes. These are great places to explore and enjoy nature.

The Town also has 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) of stunning coastline. This includes popular beaches like City Beach and Floreat Beach. You can also find parks and sand dunes near these beaches.

How Cambridge is Organized: Wards

To help manage the area, the Town of Cambridge is divided into two main sections called wards. Each ward elects four councillors. These councillors are like local representatives who help make decisions for the community.

• Coast Ward
• Wembley Ward

Meet the Suburbs of Cambridge

The Town of Cambridge includes several suburbs. Here's a list of them, along with how many people lived there and their size, based on the most recent Australian census.

(* means the suburb is only partly inside the Town of Cambridge)

How Many People Live Here? Population Changes

The number of people living in the Town of Cambridge has grown over the years. Here's a look at the population at different times:

Special Places: Heritage-Listed Sites

What Are Heritage-Listed Places?

Heritage-listed places are buildings or sites that are very important because of their history or special design. They are protected so that future generations can learn from and enjoy them.

As of 2024, there are 135 places in the Town of Cambridge that are recognized as heritage-listed. Out of these, 14 are on the official State Register of Heritage Places. Two famous examples are the Model Brick Home and the Model Timber Home. These places help tell the story of the area's past.