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The local community describes Westminster as diverse, accessible and affordable. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Westminster’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.
Westminster features shopping complex Stirling Central, located to the north west of the suburb.
What it means to be a 'local'
The suburb now known as Westminster came about at the request of residents who in 1994 requested the City of Stirling to rename the southern portion of Balga to Westminster after the name of the original estate in the area.
Between 1936 and 1955 a limestone road named Westminster Boulevard passed through the suburbs then known as Nollamara and Westminster Estate. Westminster Estate was subdivided prior to World War II, though development of the area remained limited up to the late 1940s because the area was perceived to be relatively isolated.
Most of the land at that time was used for market gardening and poultry farms. Due to the area's extensive jarrah and Banksia woodlands, timber cutting was also popular in the earlier days of the colony.
The Westminster area was resumed, along with the surrounding suburbs, by the State Housing Commission in the early 1950s to form the basis for the Mirrabooka Regional Centre, and Westminster was developed to capacity by 1970.
Community Facebook groups
Local community garden
Community support
Places to catch up
Parks and playgrounds
- Matt Williams Reserve.
Local schools
Local sporting clubs
What you have told us so far
The City has created Locally-led Stirling to drive deeper connection at a local suburb level to listen and respond with a local focus. At the heart of this Locally-led approach is an understanding that local people know what they need and a vision for everyone to get involved in shaping what it means to be 'a local'.
We want to bring neighbours together, invest in local stories and inspire opportunities to work together. To find out more about Locally-led Stirling, visit Shaping our City.
If you are looking for ways to get involved in your local area, please contact one of the City’s Local Engagement Officers by emailing getinvolved@stirling.wa.gov.au.
Facts
Westminster population
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Average number of people per household
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The average age in Westminster is 34 years old
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Top five birthplaces
Australia (44%), India (9%), Philippines (3%) Vietnam (3%), England (3%)
Median weekly household income
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66% of residents are satisfied with liveability
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Local plans
Westminster is characterised by single residential developments, many of which are timber-framed houses constructed by the State Housing Commission. From the 1960s, private owners began to build brick dwellings on small to medium sized blocks. These are particularly evident in the north west of Westminster.
Unit developments have also been popular in the area, with most being built between 1960 and 1970. The eastern portion of Westminster is characterised by modern dwellings that were constructed from the mid-1970s until the present.
The largest shopping centre in Westminster is Stirling Central, located to the north west of the suburb. It contains specialty stores as well as providing for the daily needs of residents.
Westminster is also home to several public and private primary schools and contains a number of recreational areas including Matt Williams Reserve, Galluccio Reserve and Ted Cross Memorial Reserve. Westminster contains 15 local open spaces, one community open space and one district open space.
Wesminster local natural areas include:
- Esperanto Martin Reserve
- Arkana Walderton Reserve.
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