What was the population of Western Australia in 1970?
What was the population of Western Australia in 1970?
688,000
Perth, Australia Metro Area Population 1950-2022
| Perth – Historical Population Data | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Population | Growth Rate |
| 1971 | 745,000 | 8.28% |
| 1970 | 688,000 | 8.35% |
| 1969 | 635,000 | 8.18% |
What was Western Australia originally called?
The Swan River Colony
The Swan River Colony On 6 February 1832, the colony was renamed Western Australia.
When did Western Australia became a state?
1 January 1901
Colony of Western Australia (1829 – 1901) In 1890 the Colony gained self-governance and at the time of Federation, 1 January 1901, it became the State of Western Australia.
What is Perth known for?
Perth enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. Perth is also famous for some of the Hollywood stars who were born, raised or studied here including Isla Fisher (The Great Gatsby), Sam Worthington (Avatar) and Melissa George (Mulholland Drive) and the late Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight).
Why is Perth called Perth?
Stirling soon realised that the soil on the coast was not suited to agriculture. He decided to establish two towns in the new settlement: a commercial port at Fremantle and a capital – which he named Perth after the Scottish city – about 19 kilometres up the Swan River.
What is the oldest town in Western Australia?
Albany
As the oldest settlement in Western Australia Albany has a rich Aboriginal and European history.
What’s Perth Scotland famous for?
Perth is known as the ‘Fair City’, which is in tribute to Walter Scott’s book, The Fair Maid of Perth. The city has a population of around 50,000 people. The two main parks in Perth, the North and South Inch were once islands on the River Tay.
What is the flag of Perth?
The official Flag of Perth represents the city of Perth, Western Australia. It features the Saint George’s Cross overlaid with the coat of arms of Perth in the centre. Though the designer of the flag is unknown, it is thought to have been designed prior to 1872.
When was Perth founded?
August 12, 1829Perth / Founded
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling on Whadjuk country as the capital of the Swan River Colony in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital.
Who first discovered Western Australia?
The Portuguese probably sighted the Western Australian coast during the 1520s, but authenticated European discovery followed the move of the Dutch East India Company into the Indian Ocean in the early 17th century.