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Australian Electoral Commission
Western Australia
Named after the Swan River which was named by the Dutch explorer, Willem de Vlamingh in 1697, after the famous black swans of the area.
It covers an area of approximately 108 sq km bordered by the Swan River in the north and west, the Canning River in the south and the Midland to Kwinana freight rail line in the east.
The main suburbs include Beckenham, Belmont, Bentley, Burswood, Cannington, Carlisle, Cloverdale, Como, East Cannington, East Victoria Park, Karawara, Kensington, Kewdale, Lathlain, Manning, Queens Park, Redcliffe, Rivervale, St James, South Perth, Victoria Park, Welshpool and Wilson.
Light industry, railway marshalling yards, commercial and retail trade. Perth international and domestic airport terminals are also located in the Division.
1901
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Inner Metropolitan
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 83 576 Informal Vote: 4.29% Turnout: 95.05% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 84 991 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 78 991 Informal Vote: 4.87% Turnout: 94.23% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.