City of Bayswater

This article is about a local government area. For the suburb, see Bayswater, Western Australia.

City of Bayswater Western Australia
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Population	69,493 (2013 est)
• Density	2,119/km2 (5,487/sq mi)
Established	1897
Area	32.8 km2 (12.7 sq mi)
Mayor	Barry McKenna
Council seat	Morley
Region	Eastern Metropolitan Perth
State electorate(s)	Maylands, Bassendean, Morley
Federal Division(s)	Division of Perth
Website	City of Bayswater
LGAs around City of Bayswater: Stirling Swan Swan Stirling City of Bayswater Bassendean Vincent Victoria Park Belmont

The City of Bayswater is a local government area in the inner northeastern suburbs of the Western Australian capital city of Perth, about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Perth's central business district. The City covers an area of 32.8 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 61,262 (2011). The City of Bayswater is a member of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council.

History

The Bayswater Road District was created on 5 March 1897. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. On 29 October 1983 it attained city status.

Past Mayors Albert, Sylvan (2013-2015). Kenyon, Terry (2005-2007, 2009-2013). Magro, Lou (2007-2009) D'Orazio, John (1984-2001).

Past Deputy Mayors Sabatino, Michael (2013-2015). McKenna, Barry (2009-2013). McClelland, Ian (1992-2001, 2005-2007). D'Orazio, John (1982-1984). Adele Farina (1989-1990)

Past Councillors Albert, Sylvan (1999-2001, 2007-2015). Anderton, Mike ( -2015). Cooke, Veronica. D'Orazio, John (1981-2001). Gaunt, Terry ( - 2007). Magro, Lou (-2011). McClelland, Ian (1986-2007). Pittaway, Graham( -2013). Robinson, Marlene (1992-2013). Sabatino, Michael ( -2015). Toldo, Martin (2011-2015). Turkington, Sonia ( -2013).

Wards

The City is divided into 4 wards. The mayor is elected from among the councillors.

• Central Ward (3 councillors)

Cr Barry McKenna (1991–present), Cr Chris Cornish (2011–present), Cr Sally Palmer (2015–present)

• North Ward (3 councillors)

Cr Alan Radford (2013–present), Cr Michelle Sutherland (2013–present), Cr Brent Fleeton (2015–present)

• South Ward (2 councillors)

Cr John Rifici (2013–present), Cr Catherine Ehrhardt (2015–present)

• West Ward (3 councillors)

Cr Terry Kenyon (1993–present), Cr Stephanie Coates (2013–present), Cr Dan Bull (2015-present)

Current Mayor: Cr Barry McKenna (19 Oct 2015–present). Current Deputy Mayor: Cr Stephanie Coates (19 Oct 2015–present)

Suburbs

• Bayswater
• Bedford
• Dianella *
• Embleton
• Maylands
• Morley
• Mount Lawley *
• Noranda *

* indicates suburb partially located within City

Population

Year	Population	Growth
1911	1,790	n/a
1921	2,392	+33.63%
1933	4,138	+73.04%
1947	6,453	+55.94%
1954	14,555	+125.55%
1961	19,296	+32.57%
1966	26,112	+35.32%
1971	34,261	+31.21%
1976	38,302	+11.79%
1981	38,526	+0.58%
1986	41,331	+7.28%
1991	43,810	+6.00%
1996	43,573	–0.54%
2001	54,008	+23.95%
2006	55,801	+3.32%
2011	61,262	+9.79%
2013	69,493	+13.44%

External links

• City of Bayswater Asset Management Information