At the beginning of the twentieth century the whole of the Mount Lawley area was undeveloped bushland.

At this time the Mount Lawley estate was purchased by Messrs Samuel W Copley and R T Robinson, who set out with the object of making this an attractive suburb, with the right type of home, and with every possible encouragement given to householders to create a garden suburb.

Mount Lawley received its name in recognition of Sir Arthur Lawley, who was Governor of Western Australia for 15 months in 1901-02.

Suburbs and Towns within the Electorate include:
Coolbinia; Dianella; East Perth; Inglewood; Maylands; Menora; Morley; Mt Lawley; Yokine.