Robinson, Western Australia Explained

Type:suburb
Robinson
City:Albany
State:wa
Lga:City of Albany
Local Map:yes
Zoom:12
Postcode:6330
Stategov:Albany
Fedgov:O'Connor
Near-Nw:Gledhow
Near-N:Gledhow
Near-Ne:Mount Elphinstone
Near-W:Cuthbert
Near-E:Princess Royal Harbour
Near-Sw:Sandpatch
Near-S:Little Grove
Near-Se:Princess Royal Harbour
Dist1:5.0
Location1:Albany

-35.0286°N 117.834°W

Robinson is a western suburb of Albany in southern Western Australia, west of Albany's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Albany. The suburb has a median age of 43.

Frenchman Bay Road passes through the suburb to Little Grove and then on to Torndirrup National Park and Frenchman Bay.

In March 2010, the area was evacuated as a result of a catastrophic bushfire. The fire started after a motorcycle accident[1] and quickly spread through the surrounding bushland.

Fire fighters battled flames as high as 10m (30feet) using two water bombers and a helicopter.[2] The fire was eventually contained following overnight rain.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABC News Online - Firefight continues in Albany. 2010. 2010-03-14.
  2. Web site: ABC News Online - 10 metre flames threatening family homes. 2010. 2010-03-14.