In 1961, it became Belmont Shire and was given City status in 1979. The City consists of three blocks - residential, industrial, and commercial, as well as The airport. situated in the north eastern part of the city, as the gateway to Western Australia. At the center of the city is Faulkner Park, where facilities such as the council office, library and museums are located. Belmont is the place where horse racing began in Western Australia, and it remains a major industry today.
