Western Australia, by local government area
Select a local government area on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
23 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Western Australia, Australia have?
The atlas lists 23 prisons, jails and detention centres in Western Australia, Australia, including 18 prisons and 2 immigration detention centers.
Which police agencies serve Western Australia, Australia?
142 police units are listed for Western Australia, Australia, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Western Australia, Australia?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Australia. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which local government area has the most facilities?
Swan, with 2 prisons and jails and 5 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 15 entries of 23. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Western Australia, Australia?
The atlas lists 2 women's prisons and 1 young offender institution here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Western Australia, Australia?
Perth has the most, with 2 places of detention in the atlas, out of 8 towns with at least one.
How are the listings for Western Australia, Australia organised?
The atlas files Western Australia, Australia by local government area, following official administrative boundaries; 105 local government areas currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the local government area where it is located; Swan is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Western Australia, Australia?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 142 police units here. Open a local government area to see the units in each area.