Daglish, Western Australia

Daglish Perth, Western Australia
Munsie Avenue, a typical street in Daglish
Coordinates	31°57′07″S 115°48′31″E / 31.951944°S 115.808611°E / -31.951944; 115.808611Coordinates: 31°57′07″S 115°48′31″E / 31.951944°S 115.808611°E / -31.951944; 115.808611
Population	1,419 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	6008
Location	5 km (3 mi) W of Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Subiaco
State electorate(s)	Nedlands
Federal division(s)	Curtin
Suburbs around Daglish: Shenton Park Jolimont Subiaco Shenton Park Daglish Subiaco Shenton Park Shenton Park Subiaco

Daglish is a small western suburb of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. It is approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of the Perth central business district, and within the City of Subiaco local government area. It was named after Henry Daglish, who was the Mayor of Subiaco, member for the electoral district of Subiaco and Premier of Western Australia from 1904 to 1905. The Daglish railway station opened in 1924 in response to population growth in the neighbouring suburb of Subiaco. The following year, the Municipality of Subiaco bought the land west of the railway station to sell for housing. Development occurred over the following 20 years. The initial development next to the railway station used the garden suburb principles, with large lots and gardens, curved streets, and lots of green space. Today, the suburb has significant heritage value due to its uniform streetscape, with most original homes still standing. It has a population of 1,419 as of the 2016 Australian census.

Geography[]

Daglish is a suburb located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of the central business district (CBD) of Perth, the capital and largest city of Western Australia, and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of the Indian Ocean. It is part of Perth's affluent western suburbs. Daglish is bounded to the south-east by Railway Road, to the south by Lonnie Street, to the west by Selby Street, and to the north by Dakin Street, Wilsmore Street, Roberta Street, Jersey Street, Troy Terrace and Hay Street. To the east is the suburb of Subiaco, to the south and west is Shenton Park, and to the north is Jolimont.^[2]

Daglish lies on Spearwood Dunes, which formed around 40,000 years ago. The dunes consist of brown sand lying over yellow subsoil, with Tamala Limestone below. These dunes are part of the greater Swan Coastal Plain.^[3][4]

History[]

Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Mooro group of the Whadjuk Noongar people. They were led by Yellagonga and inhabited the area north of the Swan River, as far east as Ellen Brook and north to Moore River.^[5]

In 1871, a railway line between Fremantle and Guildford was first proposed, following on from the success of railways in Sydney and Melbourne. In 1874, two possible routes were suggested: one traveling north of the Swan River, and one travelling south of the river. In July 1878, the northern route was chosen. Construction on the railway began in 1879, and it was opened on 1 March 1881, as the Fremantle to Guildford railway line.^[5]: 11

In response to population growth in Subiaco, Daglish railway station opened in 1924. It was named after Henry Daglish, who was a former Mayor of Subiaco, member for the electoral district of Subiaco and Premier of Western Australia. Daglish was a resident of Subiaco for 22 years before he died in 1920.^{[5]: 32 [6]} In 1925, the Municipality of Subiaco acquired the land east of the station to create a suburb also named Daglish. The townsite of Daglish was declared in 1928.^[7] The first land to be sold covered the area bounded by Stubbs Terrace, Cunningham Terrace, Millington Avenue, Troy Terrace and Robinson Terrace. The streets closest to the station were the first to be developed, starting in the first half of the 1930s. The parts of that initial land sale further away from the station were developed between 1935 and 1945. It was developed under the garden suburb principles, with large areas of public open space, and curved streets. All homes were made of brick, and most homes did not have a front fence. Architectural styles used include Inter-War Californian Bungalow, Old English, Mediterranean and Spanish Mission, Functionalist and Art Deco.

Due to its large blocks, large gardens on each property, and proximity to the railway line, Subiaco shopping area and King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Daglish was more expensive than Shenton Park (then known as West Subiaco). Most blocks were purchased by young couples that wanted to have their first home. Many men worked in the Midland Railway Workshops, attracted to the area due to its convenient transport.^{[5]: 33 [8]}

From 1933, the Workers' Home Board, which was the state's public housing authority, developed areas of Daglish northwest of the original development.^{[5]: 34 [8]}

Today, most of the original homes are still standing. The uniform streetscape is rare compared to many other older areas of Perth, where houses have been demolished to make way for newer buildings. It is the only remaining example in Western Australia of the garden suburb movement. The City of Subiaco established the Daglish Conservation Area on 4 February 2003 to recognise the heritage of Daglish, and the National Trust of Western Australia declared Daglish as a place of cultural heritage significance in July 2019. These heritage listings do not apply restrictions on the development of property in the suburb. In 2017, the City of Subiaco proposed that parts of Daglish be designated as Heritage Areas under a new town planning scheme. This would have introduced restrictions in order to preserve the heritage of Daglish, however, after feedback from the community, this proposal did not eventuate. Due to its proximity to a train station, Daglish was listed by the state government as a possible place for infill and high density development, however the Subiaco council does not support this.^[8][9]

Demographics[]

Daglish's population at the 2016 Australian census was 1,419.^[1] This is a decrease from the 1,494 recorded at the 2011 Australian census,^[10] and an increase from the 1,242 recorded at the 2006 Australian census^[11] and the 1,215 recorded at the 2001 Australian census.^[12] 49.3% of residents are male, and 50.7% are female. The median age is 39 years, above the state's average of 36. Out of the suburb's 659 dwellings, 571 were occupied and 88 were unoccupied. Out of the 571 occupied dwellings, 336 were detached houses, 130 were semi-detached and 105 were apartments or flats. 204 were owned outright, 161 were owned with a mortgage, 202 were rented, and 9 were other or not stated.^[1]

The median weekly household income was $1,710, which is higher than the state average of $1,595. Major industries that residents worked in were hospitals (9.1%), higher education (6.0%), cafes and restaurants (4.0%), primary education (3.8%), and engineering design and engineering consulting services (3.6%).^[1]

The population of Daglish is predominantly Australian born, with 60.7% of residents born in Australia, which is around the state average of 60.3%. The next most common places of birth are England (8.7%), New Zealand (2.3%), New Zealand (2.3%), India (1.8%), and the Netherlands (1.3%). 40.8% of residents have both parents born in Australia. 35.7% of residents have neither parent born in Australia. The most popular religious affiliations were no religion (42.4%), Catholic (17.9%) and Anglican (14.2%). 7.7% of residents did not state their religious affiliation.^[1]

Parks and amenities[]

Cliff Sadlier VC Memorial Park

Daglish Tennis Club

The largest park in Daglish is the Cliff Sadlier VC Memorial Park. It was originally a water compensation basin. Subiaco council received permission to turn it into a park in 1969. Works were carried out in 1970 to turn it into a park. At first, it was known as Daglish Reserve, but in 1980, it was renamed to its present name, in honour of Clifford Sadlier, who was a Victoria Cross recipient and resident of Subiaco.^[13][14] Other parks in Daglish are Charles Stokes Reserve, named after Sergeant Charles Stokes, who served in World War I,^[15] Daglish Park, Hickey Avenue Park and McCallum Park.^[16][17] At Hickey Avenue Park is Daglish Tennis Club. Formerly known as Hillcrest Tennis Club, it formed in 1930. With only three courts, it is the smallest tennis club in Perth.^[18]

Education[]

Daglish does not contain any schools, however there are several schools close by. Daglish is in the catchment area of Jolimont Primary School, which is just north of the suburb's northern boundary.^[19] Jolimont Primary School is a public school for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.^[20] The suburb is also within the catchment area of Shenton College, which is just west of Daglish's western boundary.^[21] Shenton College is a public school for students from Year 7 to Year 12.^[22]

Governance[]

Local[]

Daglish in within the North Ward of the City of Subiaco local government area.^[23] Councillors for the North Ward are Stephanie Stroud and Rosemarie de Vries, whose terms expire in 2023. The Mayor of Subiaco is David McMullen, whose term expires in 2025.^[24]

State and federal[]

For the Western Australian Legislative Assembly (lower house), Daglish is part of the electoral district of Nedlands. This seat is part of the North Metropolitan Region of the Western Australian Legislative Council (upper house).^[25] The current member for Nedlands is Katrina Stratton, of the Australian Labor Party, the main centre-left party in Australia. Prior to the 2021 election, the Liberal Party of Australia, the main centre-right party, had held the seat every year since 1950.^[26] Daglish is within the division of Curtin for the Australian House of Representatives. The member for Curtin is the Liberal Party's Celia Hammond.^[27] This is a safe seat for the Liberal Party.^[28] The closest polling place to Daglish is at Jolimont Primary School. This polling place tends more towards away from the Liberal Party than the rest of the district of Nedlands and the division of Curtin, but it still leans more towards the Liberal Party than the rest of the state or country.^[29][30]

Transport[]

Daglish railway station in August 2021

At the 2016 census, 55.5% of Daglish residents travelled to work in a car, compared to the state average of 70.4%; 15.8% travelled to work on public transport, compared to the state average of 9.2%; and 6.4% walked to work, compared to the state average of 2.8%.^[1]

Three major roads travel through Daglish: Hay Street, Nash Street, and Selby Street. Hay Street is angled east –west. Travelling on it east leads to Thomas Street, the Mitchell Freeway, and the Perth CBD. Nash Street is also angled east–west. It commences at Selby Street, and heads east, over the railway line, changing name to Nicholson Road, before reaching Thomas Street. Selby Street is angled north–south. Travelling on it north leads to Wembley, and eventually Innaloo and Stirling.^[2][38]

Daglish railway station is a station along the Fremantle railway line located on the southern edge of Daglish. This station is served by services operated by Transperth Train Operations under the Transperth brand name. Bus routes in Daglish are routes 27, 28, 998 and 999. Route 27 travels between East Perth and Claremont railway station via Nash Street. Route 28 travels between Perth Busport and Claremont station, via Hay Street.^[39] Routes 998 and 999, also known as the CircleRoute, are a pair of bus routes which travel in a circle around Perth. Route 998 is clockwise, and route 999 is anticlockwise. They travel through Daglish along Selby Street.^[40]

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