Sunset Hospital, Former hospital and heritage site in Dalkeith, Australia
Description
Sunset Hospital is a former hospital and heritage site in Dalkeith, comprising a complex of three main blocks with L-shaped dormitories and central facilities. The property overlooks the Swan River at Freshwater Bay and covers approximately 22 acres of protected grounds.
History
The facility was established in 1906 as Claremont Old Men's Home, housing up to 750 men before being renamed Sunset Hospital in 1943. This name change marked the transition from a residential aged care home to a medical facility.
Culture
The site reflects the evolution of Australian healthcare, from housing elderly men to becoming a medical facility that began welcoming female patients in 1965. The building layout shows how care practices and social attitudes toward residents shifted over time.
Practical
The site holds protected status as a State Registered Place, requiring special permits for any structural modifications. Visitors should expect extensive grounds and wear comfortable shoes for exploring the property.
Did you know?
The facility operated its own power generation system until the late 1920s and maintained extensive drying areas for laundry operations. This self-sufficient infrastructure reveals how isolated institutions needed to function independently from surrounding services.
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