South Perth, Western Australia
Coordinates: 31°58′55″S 115°51′47″E / 31.982°S 115.863°E / -31.982; 115.863{{#coordinates:}}: cannot have more than one primary tag per page
South Perth is a residential suburb 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of the central business district of Perth, the capital of Western Australia, which adjoins the southern shore of Perth Water on the Swan River. The suburb adjoins two major arterial roads—Canning Highway and the Kwinana Freeway—and is within the City of South Perth local government area.
Read more about South Perth, Western Australia: Residential Pattern, Educational Facilities
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