Town of North Fremantle
Former local government area in Western Australia
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The Town of North Fremantle was a local government area in metropolitan Perth across the Swan River from Fremantle.
Town of North Fremantle | |
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Victoria Avenue, North Fremantle, later renamed Queen Victoria Street. North Fremantle Town Hall on the left. | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
| Region | Southern Perth, Western Australia |
| Established | 1871 |
| Council seat | North Fremantle |
| Area | |
• Total | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,363 (1961 census) |
| • Density | 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
History
On 13 September 1895, the Municipality of North Fremantle was declared. On 1 July 1961, it became a Town following enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. It amalgamated into the City of Fremantle on 1 November 1961.[1][2]
Suburbs
The suburb of North Fremantle was the only suburb within this local government area.
Populations
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 3,331 |
| 1921 | 3,545 |
| 1933 | 3,108 |
| 1947 | 5,442 |
| 1954 | 2,890 |
| 1961 | 2,363 |