PDF version of Churchlands electorate map
Area (sq km): 28
Number of Electors: 31,159
Source: 2023 Final Distribution Report, Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission.
Origin of the Name:
The area which today comprises the suburb of Churchlands was originally granted to Henry Trigg in 1831. In September 1891, this area was acquired by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Perth, the Right Reverend Matthew Gibney. Gibney was far sighted in his acquisition of land for the Church, and this area became known as 'Church Lands', as a result of it being owned by the church. The City of Perth referred to an area just south of here as 'Churchlands' as early as 1924.
Source: Western Australia. Department of Land Administration. Names and Places.
Suburbs and Towns within the Electorate:
The elctorate of Churchlands includes all or part of Churchlands, City Beach, Doubleview, Floreat, Glendalough, Innaloo, Osborne Park, Scarborough, Wembley, Wembley Downs, West Leederville and Woodlands.
Source: Western Australian Electoral Commission.