Riverton, Western Australia

Riverton is a suburb of Perth in Western Australia.LocationRiverton is situated about 14 km from Perth. The Canning River makes some of its north eastern boundary. It is part of the City of Canning, situated south east of the Swan River. The main roads that pass through Riverton are Leach Highway, High Road and Vahland Avenue.HistoryThe suburb began by a subdivision in 1917 It was referred to locally as Riverton Bridge in 1937 due to the old timber Riverton Bridge that crosses the Canning River to the suburb, and to distinguish it from the South Australian suburb of Riverton.AmenitiesRiverton has its local library with recreational facilities known as the Riverton Leisureplex. There is Stockland Riverton shopping centre, often referred to by its former name of Riverton Forum, which provides locals with everyday essentials.There are two primary schools; Riverton Primary School and Queen of Apostles Primary School. The suburb has no secondary schools.Adenia Road ParkAdenia Road Park forms part of the Canning River Regional Park. It includes the Canning River, Adenia Park Lagoon, natural bush walk paths, dog exercise area, bike path, lookouts and a playground. It links between the Canning River Regional Park in Ferndale and the parkland beside Riverton Bridge.