Alfred Cove, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alfred CovePerth, Western Australia |
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Waylen Bay on the Swan River, Applecross
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| Postcode(s) | 6154 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 13 km (8 mi) from Perth | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Melville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bateman / Bicton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Tangney | ||||||||||||||
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Alfred Cove is a suburb located south of Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Melville, which is its local government area. In 2016, about 2,550 people lived in Alfred Cove.
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History of Alfred Cove
Alfred Cove gets its name from a quiet bay in the nearby Swan River. This bay was named after Alfred Waylen. He was born in 1833 at Point Walter.
Alfred Waylen was given a large piece of land called Swan Location 74. This land included most of what we now know as Alfred Cove and Myaree.
Parks and Green Spaces
Alfred Cove is home to several parks where you can enjoy the outdoors. These include Tompkins Park, Bill Sweet Park, and Sid Eaton Reserve. These green spaces offer places for recreation and relaxation.
Amazing Wildlife
This suburb is a special place for many birds and animals. It has a comfortable habitat with mudflats, seagrass beds, and plants along the water. These areas provide food and shelter.
Many different types of birds live here. Some are native to Australia. Others are migratory wading birds. These amazing birds travel very long distances. They come from places like Siberia, Mongolia, and other parts of Asia. Many of these traveling birds are protected by international agreements. This helps keep them safe as they journey across the world.
Getting Around: Transport
Alfred Cove has public transport options to help people move around. Buses are the main way to get to other parts of Perth.
Bus Services
You can catch buses that connect Alfred Cove to different areas.
- One bus route, the 160, travels between Fremantle Station and the WACA Ground. It stops along Kitchener Road and Norma Road.
Other bus routes use Canning Highway, which is a major road nearby:
- The 111 bus goes from Fremantle Station to the WACA Ground.
- The 148 bus travels from Fremantle Station to Como.
- The 158 bus connects Fremantle Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
- The 910 bus is a frequent service. It runs between Fremantle Station and Perth Busport.
