Vancouver Peninsula, Western Australia
Vancouver Peninsula is a locality in Western Australia. It is located about 5 km (3.1 mi) from Albany on the other side of King George Sound. The only residential structure on the Vancouver Peninsula is Camp Quaranup at Geake Point.
| Vancouver Peninsula Western Australia | |
|---|---|
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  Vancouver Peninsula | |
| Coordinates | 35°4′S 117°56′E |
| Population | 4 (2021)[1] |
| • Density | 1.05/km2 (2.7/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 6330[2] |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Area | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | City of Albany |
| State electorate(s) | Albany |
| Federal division(s) | O'Connor |
Vancouver Peninsula is part of the traditional settlement area of the Mineng Aboriginal people. The name refers to George Vancouver, a British officer, and explorer who was the first European to visit the bay in 1791. Originally, Vancouver Peninsula was part of Frenchman Bay in which was split from in 2000.[3]
Demographics
As of the 2021 Australian census, 4 people resided in Vancouver Peninsula,[1] up from 3 in the 2016 census.[4]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Vancouver Peninsula (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- "Vancouver Peninsula". Australia Post.
- "Recent History". Frenchman Bay Association. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Vancouver Peninsula (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
External links
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