Population 4,120 (2006 census) Postal code 6162 | Postcode(s) 6162 | |
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Beaconsfield is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Fremantle. Named after a property known as ‘Beaconsfield’ located in the area in the 1880s, the name was officially adopted from the post office on 1 August 1894. The origin is unknown, but the suburb is probably named after the town in England or the Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli, a former Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Contents
- Map of Beaconsfield WA 6162 Australia
- Facilities and amenities
- Parks and playgrounds
- Transport facilities
- Schools Education
- Sporting Clubs
- Shops Shopping Centre
- Notable citizens
- References
Map of Beaconsfield WA 6162, Australia
Beaconsfield is predominantly a low to medium density residential suburb with extensive community facilities including South Fremantle Senior High School, Challenger TAFE, primary schools, open space recreation reserves and local shops.
Facilities and amenities
There are a number of schools in the suburb, including primary, high school and a technical college (Challenger TAFE) where hospitality and other courses are run. There is a good restaurant at the TAFE where the food is cooked and served by the students; also student-made cocktails.