Western Australia, Australia · Oceania
Casuarina sits on the route: 10 minutes from Wellard.
Casuarina is a town located in Western Australia, Australia. With a population of 1,724, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Casuarina sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Perth time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Casuarina to your route.
Casuarina Prison is the main maximum-security prison for Western Australia, located in the Perth, Western Australia suburb of Casuarina. The prison accommodates minimum, medium and maximum-security prisoners. It was opened in 1991 to replace Fremantle Prison, which was 130 years old. The prison was the scene of a riotRead more
on Christmas Day 1998. The prison featured in the documentary Australia's Hardest Prison: Lockdown Oz on the National Geographic channel in 2008, following the lives of prisoners and officers.
The prison has been subject of multiple legal actions due to alleged "inhumane conditions". In 2022, seventeen teenagers were relocated to the maximum security prison prompting a class action. The Department of Justice has defended its actions, while victim advocates have raised concerns around the law firm representing the youth. The Australian Human Rights Commission has raised concerns about the issue of teenagers being held at the prison, prompting calls for further action.
Scenes from the 2013 film Son of a Gun were filmed inside the prison.
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Casuarina is located in Western Australia, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -32.2414 latitude, 115.8698 longitude.
Casuarina has a population of approximately 1,724 people, making it a town in Australia.
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