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Scarborough Community

Scarborough's clubs, volunteers and community groups — from Rotary and Lions to the surf club, junior football and the local library — keep this beachside suburb connected.

Community at a glance

  • Service clubs: Rotary, Lions, Probus and community associations.
  • Families: playgroups, toy library, scouts, school P&Cs and holiday programs.
  • Sport: Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club, junior football, longboard riders, basketball, cricket and the Sportsmen's Club.
  • Facilities: Scarborough community centre and library, and local churches.
Lions Club grove at Scarborough, Perth
The Lions grove, one of many projects by Scarborough's service clubs.

A connected beachside community

Scarborough has a strong tradition of volunteering. Service clubs, sporting clubs, school P&Cs, coastcare groups and churches all help make the suburb a great place to live. This page lists community groups and contacts; details may be out of date, so please check with each organisation. Groups can request updates by contacting Scarboro.info.

Community groups and NGOs

The Scarboro Bulletin Board provides the Scarborough community with an additional medium for posting ads and notices, as well as an interactive forum to air issues. It's just like the classified and editorial pages of a newspaper, except that the content can be updated and responded to immediately. Best of all, it's free!
NGOsTELCONTACT
Scarborough Beach Rotary92464849Alan Bennett
Scarborough Rotary94482069Darren Meakins
Stephenson Highway Action Group93888100David Lombardo
Police & Citizens92453844Jason Gentili
Google+ Perth93416843Geoff Counsl
Scarborough Community Centre93415749Ms Reid
Scarborough Playgroup92453247Rochell Kelly
Lions Club92451742John Knox - President
RSL
Wanslea Family Day Care69229245Henriette
Scouts94463279Ivy Willson
Scarborough Progress AssociationTrish Collins
Coastal Drug Action Group94431550Paula
Craft Group94465860
Autumn Club93411272Sheryn, Centre Manager
Community Craft Group92650267Mrs Novak
Scarborough child Vacation Centre93458657
Sunset Coast AssociationUrszula Jurek-Bies
Scarborough Ladies Probis ClubScarboro Surf Life Saving ClubScarborough Autumn ClubScarborough Beach AssociationScarborough Church of ChristScarborough Toy LibraryScarborough Wider Vision Club
Scarborough Primary School P&C Association
Local Schools
Google Map of Private High Schools in Perth
93411202Scarborough School P&C
New members wanted.

Sporting clubs and associations

Rescue boat race at Scarborough Beach
The Scarboro SLSC were champions in many events at the 2001 Australian RIB Championships at Scarborough.
Scarborough Sporting Clubs and Sport Associations
SPORTING People photosTELCONTACT
Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club93411011Ginny Whitehead, Administrator,
POB 79 Scarborough 6019
info@scarboro.com.au

The SSLSC were champions in many of the 2001 Australian RIB Championships at Scarborough Beach
Seagulls Junior Football Inc.94451940Rick More organiser
Mark Russell Publications
Chris McNamara>
President
LongBoard Riders Association92455210Ross Rutherford
Basketball Jr.94484156Morey Crafton
Cricketjweston@woodvale.wa.edu.au
Sportsmen's Club93416000Geraldine Chevell
Soccer93417407Garry Maynard
Tennis93412037Diane Phelps
Police & Citizens92453844scpcyc@ca.com.au
Hale Hockey ClubJustin Mercer with Mark Hager former Aust. Captain
Doubleview Lawn Bowls93418172Kev
Softball92455683Peta-Mare Bates
Tee-Ball93413690Theresa Rennie
Netball

Scarborough library

The City of Stirling runs public libraries for Scarborough residents, with books, internet access, children's story time and community programs. Check the City of Stirling website for current opening hours.

SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENING HOURS
Scarborough Library Location
173 Gildercliffe Street
Scarborough WA 6019
T: 9341 1744
Mon Tue Wed = 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thur & Fri = 9:00am - 5:30pm
Sat = 9am - 12 noon
Sun = Closed

Churches and religious groups

Scarborough RELIGIOUSTELCONTACT
Catholic93446576Fr Henry Byrne
Anglican93413861Rev'd Trevor Burt
Uniting Church94487354Rev. McCullum
Jehova Witness93446576Mark
Baptist94451834Keith Brown
Jan 2002 Scarborough Beach Hindu parade for new temple

Get involved

Scarborough community photos

Community links

Last updated 2 November 2026 · Scarboro.info, an independent guide to Scarborough Beach, Perth.

Frequently asked questions

What community groups are in Scarborough, Perth?

Scarborough has Rotary and Lions clubs, Police and Citizens, playgroups, scouts, a toy library, the Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club, sporting clubs and churches.

Is there a library in Scarborough?

Yes. The City of Stirling provides library services for Scarborough residents. Check the City of Stirling website for locations and opening hours.

How can I volunteer in Scarborough?

Join the surf life saving club, a coastcare dune-care group, a service club such as Rotary or Lions, or your local school P&C.

What sports clubs are in Scarborough?

Surf life saving, junior football, longboard riding, basketball, cricket, tennis and bowls, plus the Scarborough Sportsmen's Club.

Which council looks after Scarborough?

The City of Stirling.

How do I update a community group listing?

Contact Scarboro.info with the group's current contact details.

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