Beechboro, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BeechboroPerth, Western Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 6063 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Swan | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Cowan | ||||||||||||||
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Beechboro is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Swan area. Beechboro is a residential area where many families live.
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Discovering Beechboro's Past
Beechboro got its name from an important family who owned land here a long time ago. In 1892, a man named Henry Brockman divided up land in this area. His family had a big estate in England called Beechboro Park. Henry decided to name his new land divisions in Australia after his family's English estate.
Exploring Beechboro's Neighbourhoods
Beechboro has grown and developed in different parts over the years. Each part has its own unique features.
East Beechboro Homes
East Beechboro is an area located east of Altone Road. Most of the houses here were built between 1979 and the late 1980s. These homes usually have three bedrooms and one bathroom. They are often made of brick with tiled roofs.
West Beechboro Homes
West Beechboro is found west of Altone Road. The houses in this part of Beechboro were mostly built in the mid to late 1980s. While many are still three-bedroom homes, some are larger, with four bedrooms and one or two bathrooms.
Timberlane Estate Area
The Timberlane Estate is a specific group of houses on the western side of Beechboro. It's bordered by Reid Highway and Beechboro Road North.
Changes to Neighbouring Areas
Some areas that used to be part of Beechboro have now become their own suburb. For example, Bennett Springs and Orchid Park became part of the new suburb of Bennett Springs in April 2011.
Getting Around Beechboro: Bus Routes
Public buses help people travel around Beechboro and to other nearby places. Here are some of the main bus routes:
- Route 341: Travels from Morley Bus Station to Beechboro, serving streets like Benara Road and Altone Road.
- Route 342: Also goes from Morley Bus Station to Beechboro, covering similar streets.
- Route 343: Connects Morley Bus Station to Beechboro, using roads like Danube Avenue and Amazon Drive.
- Route 345: Runs from Morley Bus Station to Bennett Springs, using Beechboro Road.
- Route 955: Travels from Morley Bus Station all the way to Ellenbrook North, passing along Altone Road.
Schools in Beechboro
Beechboro is home to several schools, providing education for local students:
- Beechboro Primary School
- West Beechboro Primary School
- East Beechboro Primary School
- Beechboro Christian School
