Westminster

The local community describes Westminster as diverse, accessible and affordable. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Westminster’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.

Westminster features shopping complex Stirling Central, located to the north west of the suburb.

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The suburb now known as Westminster came about at the request of residents who in 1994 requested the City of Stirling to rename the southern portion of Balga to Westminster after the name of the original estate in the area.

Between 1936 and 1955 a limestone road named Westminster Boulevard passed through the suburbs then known as Nollamara and Westminster Estate. Westminster Estate was subdivided prior to World War II, though development of the area remained limited up to the late 1940s because the area was perceived to be relatively isolated.

Most of the land at that time was used for market gardening and poultry farms. Due to the area's extensive jarrah and Banksia woodlands, timber cutting was also popular in the earlier days of the colony.

The Westminster area was resumed, along with the surrounding suburbs, by the State Housing Commission in the early 1950s to form the basis for the Mirrabooka Regional Centre, and Westminster was developed to capacity by 1970.

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Parks and playgrounds

Matt Williams Reserve.

Local schools

Local sporting clubs

What you've told us so far

“More help with the homeless."

What we're doing

The City's Community Partnerships team responds to complex social and community needs through collaborative and proactive approaches. A key objective is to build strong communities by increasing the capacity of at-risk and vulnerable people to access culturally appropriate and informed services, including those related to homelessness.

This focus will continue in 2025/26, supported by a $6.1 million budget.

Learn more about homelessness and crisis support in the City.

What you've told us so far

“Community safety. Infrastructure and facilities in the area dealing with ongoing crimes (e.g. violence, drugs, break-ins, etc.)”

What we're doing

Community Patrols actively patrol the suburb of Westminster. Targeted patrols can be activated for officers to attend specific areas at times requested by residents.

The 2025/26 Plan and Budget allocates $480,000 to upgrade and enhance the City’s CCTV network. To compliment this investment, patrols and equipment are guided by data, allowing the City to focus on areas of greatest need rather than applying a blanket approach. This ensures services are targeted, responsive and aligned with community priorities.

To make a report, call the City's Community Patrol on 1300 365 356 (24/7 services) or report online.

Learn more about community safety initiatives in the City.

What you've told us so far

“More street lighting. More security patrols mainly between lunchtime and early evenings.”

What we're doing

Faulty street lighting can be reported directly to Western Power, which is responsible for the operational management of all street lights.

To report directly to Western Power, call 13 13 51 or complete the online form.

What you've told us so far

“Safety within the local parks, i.e. lighting.”

What we're doing

The equitable and sustainable provision of infrastructure across the City’s parks and reserves is guided by the Public Open Space Strategy. Reserves are generally provided for use during daylight hours only and as such the installation of lighting to reserves is not supported.

What you've told us so far

“More bulk rubbish collections."

What we're doing

The City’s skip bin service is one of four free on-demand collection services available to all households:

One skip bin (three cubic metres)
One mattress collection (up to six items)
White goods collection (up to four items)
E-waste collection (up to six items).

Two additional skip bins can also be booked through the City at a discounted rate of $87.55 per skip, per financial year.

Ratepayers may also use their tip passes, in addition to the skip service, to bring excess household waste to the Recycling Centre Balcatta transfer station.

Household mixed waste - up to one tonne. Four visits permitted with a maximum of 250kg per visit
Clean green waste - up to one tonne. Four visits permitted with a maximum of 250kg per visit
Residential construction waste one tonne. Four visits permitted with a maximum of 250kg per visit
White goods disposal - up to two items
Mattress disposal - up to two items.

Household hazardous waste items and a wide range of recyclable items can be dropped off for free at the Recycling Centre Balcatta, which is open seven days. Find out which items you can drop off on the recycling and hazardous waste webpage.

Learn more about waste and recycling in the City.

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Westminster is characterised by single residential developments, many of which are timber-framed houses constructed by the State Housing Commission. From the 1960s, private owners began to build brick dwellings on small to medium sized blocks. These are particularly evident in the north west of Westminster.

Unit developments have also been popular in the area, with most being built between 1960 and 1970. The eastern portion of Westminster is characterised by modern dwellings that were constructed from the mid-1970s until the present.

The largest shopping centre in Westminster is Stirling Central, located to the north west of the suburb. It contains specialty stores as well as providing for the daily needs of residents.

Westminster is also home to several public and private primary schools and contains a number of recreational areas including Matt Williams Reserve, Galluccio Reserve and Ted Cross Memorial Reserve. Westminster contains 15 local open spaces, one community open space and one district open space.

Westminster local natural areas include: