Western Australian Athletics Stadium

The Western Australian Athletics Stadium is a track and field facility in Mount Claremont featuring a nine-lane 400-meter track with two additional 12-lane sprint areas for racing competitions. The grounds include a main grandstand and several locations for jumping and throwing events.

The facility opened in 2009 and replaced Perry Lakes Stadium, which had served as the primary athletics venue since the 1962 Commonwealth Games. This move represented a modernisation of the region's sports infrastructure.

The stadium features areas named after notable Australian athletes such as Shirley Strickland and Herb Elliott, reflecting the region's strong track and field heritage. These tributes show how the local community honours its sporting achievements and the athletes who shaped them.

The main grandstand provides seating for around 2,000 people, while grass embankments around the facility can accommodate additional spectators during events. Visitors should plan flexibly as available seating varies significantly depending on the event being held.

The venue houses the headquarters of Athletics Western Australia, serving as the administrative center for the region's track and field operations. This central role makes it more than just a competition venue, functioning as the organizational hub for the sport locally.

Location: Mount Claremont

Inception: 2009

Official opening: 2009

Capacity: 1971

GPS coordinates: -31.95030,115.78200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07