Stratton, Western Australia

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]

Stratton
Perth, Western Australia
Toodyay Road railway crossing, adjacent to Reid Highway, Stratton, Western Australia
Stratton
Coordinates31.865°S 116.039°E / -31.865; 116.039
Population3,489 (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

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Stratton (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
  2. Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of metropolitan suburb names – S". Retrieved 10 October 2008.

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