About Curtin

Cottesloe Beach

Curtin, situated in the city of Perth in Western Australia's southwest, is a Federal electorate. It is the traditional land of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

The electorate is named after John Curtin, Australia's 14th Prime Minister, who played a critical role in Australia's war effort during WWII.

The Curtin electorate stretches over 96 square kilometers in Perth's western suburbs and coastal areas (see map below). The electorate is defined by its stunning beaches, parks, and diverse landscapes.

It includes local government areas such as the City of Nedlands, the Town of Claremont, the Town of Cottesloe, the Town of Mosman Park, and parts of the City of Subiaco and City of Stirling. See below for a full list of the suburbs in Curtin.

Kate Chaney became Western Australia's first female independent Federal MP after winning the seat of Curtin in 2022.