Established 1897 Federal Division(s) Fremantle Town of East Fremantle Melville Founded 1897 Population 6,697 (2006) Region Perth | State electorate(s) Fremantle Website Town of East Fremantle Area 3.1 km² Mayor Jim O'Neill Council seat East Fremantle | |
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The Town of East Fremantle is a local government area in the southern suburbs of the Western Australian capital city of Perth, located immediately northeast of the port city of Fremantle and about 17 kilometres (11 mi) southwest of Perth's central business district. The Town covers an area of 3.1 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi), maintains 46 km of roads and has a population of 6,930 (2011).
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Map of East Fremantle WA 6158, Australia
History
In 1897, the East Fremantle Municipality was gazetted. On 1 July 1961, it became a town following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960.
Wards
The town has been divided into four wards, each electing two councillors. Each councillor serves a four-year term, and half-elections are held every two years. The mayor is directly elected.
Suburbs
References
Town of East Fremantle Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA