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HMAS Leeuwin was established in August 1941 as a naval depot during World War II. The site was decommissioned as a naval base in 1986, transferred to the Australian Army, and renamed Leeuwin Barracks. It was declared surplus to Defence requirements in 2014. Divestment was paused in 2021.
This site serves as office space, logistics, Army Reserves and Cadet training facility.
Riverside Road
East Fremantle WA 6158
14.3 hectares
This leased small arms range supports Australian Defence Force units. It is a small arms training range.
231 Cinders Road
Karratha WA 6714
158 hectares
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Established in 1948 as a military training area, Irwin Barracks is located about 7 km from Perth central business district.
This site serves as office space, logistics, live-in accommodation, Army Reserves and cadet facility.
Samichon Road
Karrakatta WA 6010
61.5 hectares
This leased small arms range and close training area supports Western Australia-based Army Reserve units.
The site is used as a small arms training range.
28 Hutton Road
Ludlow WA 6280
148 hectares
Coolilup Rifle Range estate audit factsheet (PDF, 118.84 KB)
Located in the heart of Swanbourne it is home to the Special Air Service Regiment.
All visits are to be arranged in advance, as a closed base it is restricted to authorised personnel only. Only visitors with a bone fide reason will be provided access. All visitors are required to report to the Visitor Reception Centre and present photographic identification. A host escort must be present in order for a visitor to be allowed base access.
RAAF Base Pearce is named in honour of Sir George Foster Pearce KCVO (1870-1952) who was the serving Minister for Defence in 1934. The base supports advanced flying training for Air Force and Navy pilots. Located adjacent to the town of Bullsbrook.
Airside access to authorised person only - Airside boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific Airside Awareness Training is required prior to access.
Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and assistance animals.
Headquarters of the Pilbara Regiment, one of three Regional Force Surveillance Units conducting surveillance and reconnaissance of remote areas of northern Australia.
Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and Assistance animals by prior arrangement.
8 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday.
Speed limit is 20 km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10 km/h when overtaking formed military members.
The Base was established in the 1950s to provide support for land, air and sea operations aimed at securing Australia's northern approaches.
Australian Defence Force and civilian personnel wishing to visit RAAF Base Learmonth who are not part of a deployment or exercise, are to request approval for the visit. Please email pea.aboc@defence.gov.au to request a Combat Support Group Visit Request form.
Provide support for land, air and sea operations aimed at securing Australia’s northern approaches.
Airside access to authorised person only. Airside boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific airside awareness training is required prior to access.
8 am – 4 pm
Speed limit is 25 km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10 km/h when overtaking formed military members.
Metropolitan Perth and Regional Sites is a multi-site base, that includes:
Animals are not permitted on site. Exception are military working dogs and assistance animals by prior arrangement.
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.