Established 1901 Area 10.4 km² Council seat Bassendean | State electorate(s) Bassendean Founded 1901 Mayor John Gangell Population 16,101 (2015 est) | |
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The Town of Bassendean is a local government area in the northeastern suburbs of the Western Australian capital city of Perth, 6 kilometres (4 mi) west of the industrial centre of Midland and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Perth's central business district. The Town covers an area of 10.4 square kilometres (4.0 sq mi), maintains 97 km of roads and has an estimated population of 14,404 (2011). The Town of Bassendean is a member of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council.
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History
The West Guildford Road District was created on 10 May 1901. It was renamed Bassendean on 7 July 1922, and on 1 July 1961, became the Shire of Bassendean following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. It became a town on 1 July 1975.
Wards
The town is divided into three wards, each of three councillors. The mayor is elected by the councillors.