Stratton, Western Australia

Stratton
Perth, Western Australia
Stratton
Coordinates 31°51′54″S 116°02′20″E / 31.865°S 116.039°E / -31.865; 116.039Coordinates: 31°51′54″S 116°02′20″E / 31.865°S 116.039°E / -31.865; 116.039
Population 3,489 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 6056
LGA(s) City of Swan
State electorate(s) Midland
Federal Division(s) Hasluck
Suburbs around Stratton:
Middle Swan Middle Swan Jane Brook
Middle Swan Stratton Jane Brook
Midvale Swan View Swan View

Stratton is a mostly residential eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Swan. Formerly known as Wexcombe, the name Stratton was chosen in 1989 to honour John Peter Stratton, a farmer, businessman and local landowner who was president of the Western Australian Trotting Association from 1930 until 1966.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Stratton (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  2. ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of metropolitan suburb names – S". Retrieved 2008-10-10.

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