Geography
The Region is made up of several complete Legislative Assembly districts, which change at each distribution.
| Redistribution | Period | Electoral districts | Electors | % of State | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 April 1988 | 22 May 1989–22 May 1997 |
Balcatta, Cottesloe, Dianella, Floreat, Glendalough, Kingsley, Marangaroo, Marmion, Nedlands, Nollamara, Perth, Scarborough, Wanneroo, Whitford (14) |
278,499 | 30.63% | 990 km2 (380 sq mi) |
| 28 November 1994 | 22 May 1997–22 May 2005 |
Carine, Churchlands, Cottesloe, Girrawheen, Hillarys, Innaloo, Joondalup, Kingsley, Maylands, Nedlands, Nollamara, Perth, Wanneroo, Yokine (14) |
312,209 | 30.19% | 1,005 km2 (388 sq mi) |
| 4 August 2003 | 22 May 2005–22 May 2009 |
Balcatta, Carine, Churchlands, Cottesloe, Girrawheen, Hillarys, Joondalup, Kingsley, Maylands, Mindarie, Nedlands, Perth, Wanneroo, Yokine (14) |
374,168 | 30.78% | 996 km2 (385 sq mi) |
| 29 October 2007 | 22 May 2009–22 May 2017 |
Balcatta, Carine, Churchlands, Cottesloe, Girrawheen, Hillarys, Joondalup, Kingsley, Mindarie, Nedlands, Ocean Reef, Perth, Scarborough, Wanneroo (14) |
312,578 | 26.18% | 929 km2 (359 sq mi) |
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