Bateman, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BatemanPerth, Western Australia |
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| Established | 1960s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6150 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 12 km (7 mi) from Perth | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Melville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bateman | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Tangney | ||||||||||||||
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Bateman is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Melville. This area is mostly made up of homes. It is easy to travel from Bateman to the centre of Perth. You can also easily reach Fremantle and the airports. In 2016, about 3,717 people lived in Bateman.
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Discovering Bateman's Past
How Bateman Got Its Name
The suburb of Bateman is named after a family of important business people. They started their businesses after arriving in the Swan River colony in 1830.
The Bateman Family's Early Days
John Bateman built a general store in Fremantle. He also became the postmaster there in 1833. He helped start a whaling business at Bathers Beach, Fremantle. After he passed away in 1855, his sons continued the family businesses.
Where is Bateman Located?
Understanding Bateman's Borders
Bateman is surrounded by major roads. Leach Highway is to its north. The Kwinana Freeway is to its east. South Street forms its southern border. Murdoch Drive is to the west.
What Can You Find in Bateman?
Local Services and Schools
Bateman has a small shopping area on Parry Avenue. You can also find some medical and chiropractic clinics here.
The suburb has one public primary school, Bateman Primary School. There is also a Catholic school for all ages, from kindergarten to Year 12, called Corpus Christi College.
Train Access for Residents
The Bull Creek railway station is right at Bateman's north-eastern corner. This station opened on December 23, 2007. It is part of the Perth to Mandurah railway. This makes it easy for people to travel by train.
Getting Around Bateman
Bus Services in Bateman
Many bus routes serve Bateman. They connect the suburb to nearby train stations and other areas.
- Routes 502, 503, 504, and 915 travel along Leach Highway.
- Routes 503, 504, 505, and 513 use South Street.
- Routes 505, 510, and 511 run along Murdoch Drive.
- Route 505 also serves Dean Road, Broadhurst Crescent, and Marsengo Road.
Bus Connections at Bull Creek Station
Several bus routes start or end at Bull Creek railway station.
- Routes 178 and 179 go to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
- Route 500 connects to Booragoon Bus Station.
- Route 506 travels to Parkwood.
- Routes 507, 508, and 509 go to Cannington Station.
Train Travel from Bateman
The Mandurah Line serves Bateman.
- You can catch a train from Bull Creek Station. This line connects Perth to Mandurah.
