Crawley
Perth, Western Australia
Population: 2,965 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode: 6009
Location: 5 km (3 mi) SW of Perth
LGA:
State District: Nedlands
Federal Division: Curtin
Suburbs around Crawley:
Nedlands Perth Perth
Nedlands Crawley Swan River
Nedlands Swan River

Coordinates: 31°59′10″S 115°49′19″E / -31.986, 115.822

Crawley Edge Boatshed

Crawley is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Subiaco. The earlier name of the locality was Crawley Park [2]

It is home to the University of Western Australia.

The Crawley Edge Boatshed is a well-recognised and frequently photographed site in Crawley. It is thought to have been originally constructed in the early 1930s. It has changed hands several times, and after being refurbished in the early 2000s, it was re-launched by triple solo-circumnavigator of the world, Jon Sanders, and single solo-circumnavigator David Dicks.

A statue called "Eliza" is also located in the waters of the Swan River, in Crawley. Created by Tony and Ben Jones, the statue was unveiled on 15 October 2007, to commemorate Crawley Baths, Perth's prime competition and recreational swimming venue from 1914-1964. Eliza is often dressed up in clothing to represent special occasions.[3]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Crawley (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2008-10-05.
  2. ^ Brain, Alison V.(2001) Crawley Park and its occupants, 1829-1910.Early days, Vol.12, pt.1 (2001), p.39-46
  3. ^ Eliza on flickr

Further reading

  • Williams, A. E. (1984) Nedlands : from campsite to city, Nedlands, W.A : City of Nedlands. ISBN 0959089802
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