History
Melville was originally established on 14 December 1900 as the East Fremantle Road District under the ''Roads Boards Act 1871''. It was renamed the Melville Road District six months later on 14 June 1901. On 20 July 1923, it received a large amount of land from Jandakot Road District when that entity was abolished. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Melville following the enactment of the ''Local Government Act 1960'', which reformed all remaining road districts into shires. It was granted town status as the Town of Melville on 28 September 1962, and assumed its current name when it was granted city status on 3 May 1968. The City of Melville maintains 463 km of roads and 2.10 kmĀ² of parks and gardens.Wards
The City is divided into six wards, each represented by two councillors. Each councillor serves a four-year term, and half-elections are held every two years. The mayor is directly elected. *Applecross-Mount Pleasant Ward *Bateman-Kardinya-Murdoch Ward *Bicton-Attadale-Alfred Cove Ward *Bull Creek-Leeming Ward *Central Ward *Palmyra-Melville-Willagee WardSuburbs
The suburbs of the City of Melville with population and size figures based on the most recentIndigenous sites of significance
There are several significantPopulation
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Heritage-listed places
As of 2021, 172 places are heritage-listed in the City of Melville, of which 24 are on theSports and recreation
The City is home to 23 active reserves, 100+ passive reserves and two leisure centres featuring indoor courts and 50m and 25m indoor heated pools. The City caters for a diverse number of sporting and recreation codes, including, but not limited to: *Archery *Athletics *Australian Football *Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball *BMX *Bowls *Cricket *Gaelic Football *Golf *Hockey *Homing Pigeon *Netball *Personal Training/Fitness Groups *Rowing *Rugby League and Union *Soccer/Football *Squash *Swimming *Synchronised Swimming *Tennis *Touch Football *Triathlon Training *Walking/Running *Water Polo The City maintains a Community Information Directory which can be used to find locations and contact details for 70+ inclusive sporting and recreation clubs operating within the City of Melville. Some of the clubs include:References
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