Riverton Electorate Profile (2025)

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Area (sq km): 23
Number of Electors: 31,295
Source: 2023 Final Distribution Report, Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission.

Origin of the Name:
Riverton derives its name from its location on the banks of the Canning River. The area was subdivided in 1914 and Riverton was referred to locally as 'Riverton Bridge' in 1937 to avoid confusion with the South Australian suburb of Riverton. This name was never formally approved and officially the suburb has always been Riverton.
Source: Western Australia. Department of Land Administration. Names and Places.

Suburbs and Towns within the Electorate:
The electorate of Riverton includes all or part of Bull Creek, Brentwood, Mt Pleasant, Parkwood, Riverton, Rossmoyne, Shelley and Willetton.
Source: Western Australian Electoral Commission.

Schools
Government: Bull Creek Primary School; Burrendah Primary School; Castlereagh School; Lynwood Senior High School; Oberthur Primary School; Parkwood Primary School; Riverton Primary School; Riverton Education Support Centre; Rossmoyne Primary School; Rossmoyne Senior High School; Rostrata Primary School; Shelley Primary School; Willetton Primary School; Willetton Senior High School.

Other: All Saints' College; Oneschool Global WA; Orana Catholic Primary School; Queen Of Apostles School;

Local Newspapers:

• Canning Examiner
• Perth Now - Canning