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Government and Representatives for Scarborough

A guide to connecting with your local, state and federal representatives and government services in Scarborough, Western Australia.

Who represents Scarborough?

  • Local council: City of Stirling — Coastal Ward. Phone 1300 365 356.
  • State: Member for Scarborough, Stuart Aubrey MLA (Labor), first elected 2021 and re-elected in 2025.
  • Federal: Member for Curtin, Kate Chaney MP (independent), re-elected in 2025.
  • Emergencies: dial 000; police attendance 131 444.

Local government: City of Stirling

Scarborough is part of the City of Stirling, Western Australia's most populous local government area, and falls within its Coastal Ward. The council manages the beachfront, parks, libraries, waste, planning and local roads. Coastal Ward councillors are elected every four years on a staggered cycle; see the City of Stirling website for current councillors and contact details. General enquiries: 1300 365 356.

West Coast Highway at Scarborough, Perth
West Coast Highway, a key state road through Scarborough.

State government: Member for Scarborough

Stuart Aubrey MLA, Member for Scarborough
Stuart Aubrey MLA.

The state electoral district of Scarborough is represented in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly by Stuart Aubrey MLA (Labor), first elected in 2021 and re-elected at the March 2025 state election. His electoral office is on Scarborough Beach Road, Doubleview (phone 08 9204 2777). State responsibilities include police, public transport, hospitals, schools and major roads such as West Coast Highway.

Federal government: Member for Curtin

Kate Chaney MP, Member for Curtin
Kate Chaney MP.

Federally, Scarborough is in the Division of Curtin, represented in the House of Representatives by Kate Chaney MP, an independent first elected in 2022 and re-elected in May 2025. Her electorate office is at Floreat Forum Shopping Centre (phone 08 9388 0288).

Government services in Scarborough

Local issues

Traffic congestion at Scarborough Beach
Summer traffic and parking are long-running local issues.

Long-running issues raised by residents include summer traffic and parking, a safe pedestrian crossing over West Coast Highway, public transport to the beach, building heights and coastal erosion. Contact your representatives above to have your say. Candidates and campaigns can enquire about political campaign marketing.

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pedestriantunnel

Government links

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

Frequently asked questions

Which council is Scarborough in?

Scarborough is in the City of Stirling, in the Coastal Ward. The council's general enquiries number is 1300 365 356.

Who is the state MP for Scarborough?

Stuart Aubrey MLA (Labor), first elected in 2021 and re-elected at the 2025 Western Australian state election.

Which federal electorate is Scarborough in?

The Division of Curtin, represented by independent Kate Chaney MP, re-elected in 2025.

How do I contact police in Scarborough?

Dial 000 in an emergency, or 131 444 for police attendance in non-emergencies.

Who manages Scarborough Beach?

The City of Stirling manages the beach and foreshore facilities, with lifeguards and surf life saving patrols.

How do I find my current City of Stirling councillors?

Visit the City of Stirling website, which lists the current Coastal Ward councillors and their contact details.

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