Yokine

The local community describes Yokine as established, diverse, growing and close to the CBD. 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 Yokine’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.

The Dog Swamp and Flinders Square shopping centres combine to form a major retail focus in the south of Yokine.

What it means to be a 'local'

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- Facts about Yokine
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Local community groups
- We Are Yokine
- Yokine Probus
Local community garden
- Mustard Seed community garden, corner of Flinders and Frape St, Yokine
Parks and playgrounds
- Yokine Regional Open Space / Playspace
Places to catch up
Local markets
- Food trucks at Yokine Reserve in summer on the weekend
Local school
- Yokine Primary School
Local sporting clubs
The name Yokine was derived from the Aboriginal word meaning 'native dog'. The name was chosen because the area is close to Dog Swamp. Yokine was originally part of the grant given to T. R. C. Walters in 1840, however little development occurred in the early stages. Western Australian Golf Limited were the owners of Yokine from at least 1927, and the group subdivided a small portion of land near the golf course.
Prior to World War II the only house in the area was at the eastern end of Royal Street. A housing boom began in Yokine after the war and much of the area around the golf course was developed by the early 1950s. The southern section experienced rapid growth in the 1960s and by the late 1970s Yokine was almost completely developed.

What you've told us so far

Local issues

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Mount Lawley Ward community values

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Local focus

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.

Local Q&A

What question do you have about how we deliver services in your area? To participate in your local Q&A submit a question here and responses to FAQs will be shared below.

My bin has not been collected, what should I do?
If your bin isn’t emptied as scheduled, please lodge a residential bin request here. Please note, we can only lodge a request for a missed bin after 4.00pm on the day of your scheduled collection. This ensures that we allow enough time for our drivers to complete their collections.

How do I make an on-demand waste collection booking?
The City has a range of on-demand collection services. Residents can access these services once every financial year (1 July - 30 June). These services can be booked through the online form here.

How can I view and receive my Rates Notices?
As a property owner you can view current and past rates notices by logging into your Property Owner Portal account here. Within the portal you will also be able to opt to receive your rates notices via email instead of physical mail.

How do I submit a CoS park or facility maintenance request?
Please complete this form to request maintenance on City of Stirling owned infrastructure such as buildings and facilities, parks, reserves and natural areas, roads and paths.

How do I report a personal or neighbourhood safety concern?
You can refer to the following page to find out who to call in case of an emergency. The City of Stirling aims to provide a strong sense of safety in our community by working with the Police, residents, community organisations and other key partners. Our joint approach to community safety and crime prevention guides the City’s safety initiatives and helps create a safer City.

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Local plans

Residential development

Residential development in Yokine has generally taken the form of single detached dwellings, particularly in the western and central portions. The style of buildings varies considerably, ranging from brick developments from the 1940s to timber-framed houses, International style homes and modern constructions. More recently there have been many duplex and unit developments dispersed throughout the suburb, and the existence of large lots around Spencer Avenue and Shakespeare Avenue will encourage further such developments.

Public open space and community infrastructure

Dog Swamp Shopping Centre is one of Yokine's major landmarks. This commercial and retail centre was established in 1967 and provides a vital service to the local community. The Dog Swamp and Flinders Square shopping centres combine to form a major retail focus in the south of Yokine. These centres provide for local shopping needs and contain a range of specialty stores.

The Western Australian Golf Club is also a well-known Yokine landmark. The course is located on the north-eastern boundary of Yokine and was developed in the 1920s. The park setting creates a prestige course, as well as providing a focus for residential development.

Yokine Hill, also known as Mount Yokine, was originally used as a survey point and is a significant landscape feature. The Native Dog Swamp wetland is under Environmental Protection Policy.

Yokine has 13 local spaces, two community spaces and one district open space, the largest being Yokine Reserve. The various reserves incorporate facilities including lawn bowling greens, sports ovals, tennis courts and a community recreation centre. Yokine also contains a major golf course, which caters for local residents and the wider community. The suburb also hosts a home for senior residents, two schools and a senior campus.