Suburb Profile - Inglewood
Inglewood is thought to have been derived from a Norwegian barque called "Inglewood". A section now referred to as "The Avenues" was the first to be subdivided. This development included land from the railway line to North Street, and eventually through to Eleventh Avenue and Dundas Road. The later subdivision was then named "Inglewood Estate". There were two distinct booms in residential growth in Inglewood. Between 1904 and 1920 single residential housing was built to accommodate the blue collar population. The later residential development occurred around World War II, particularly between 1935 and 1940. The majority of residences contained within Inglewood are of pre-war vintage, with styles including Federation and Californian Bungalow. Inglewood has a high heritage value, with numerous places of cultural and historical significance. Many of the older dwellings have recently been renovated and restored to their original styles. In addition to character housing, there are 1960's flats and modern unit developments scattered throughout the suburb. Towards Mount Lawley a typical lot size is 730m2, increasing to up to 1400m2 east of Beaufort Street.
The main commercial area within Inglewood centres on Beaufort Street and contains retail services, a library and a recreation centre. There are also a number of small shops within the suburb which cater for daily needs. Inglewood contains many recreational facilities, including the Inglewood Aquatic Centre, Mount Lawley Golf Course and Macaulay Park. There are facilities to play tennis and soccer, as well as bocce. Education needs for younger students are met by Inglewood Primary School, while the Home of Peace provides services for elderly residents. Other attractions include The Clock Tower and the Inglewood Civic Centre.