Beechina, Western Australia facts for kids

Beechina

Beechina is a small area, also called a locality, located in the Shire of Mundaring in Western Australia. Think of a locality as a specific neighborhood or small community within a larger region. The name "Beechina" comes from the Nyungar language, which is spoken by the Aboriginal people who are the traditional owners of this land. It means a valley where "white gum" trees grow. These are a type of Eucalyptus tree. The name was first written down in 1847 by a surveyor named P. Chauncy. He was mapping the very first road that went to a town called Northam.

Understanding Beechina's Place

What is an Electoral Division?

Beechina is part of something called an electoral division of Hasluck. An electoral division is like a special zone or area created for elections. When people vote for their representatives in the government, they vote within their specific electoral division. This helps make sure everyone's voice is heard and that different areas have someone to speak for them in parliament.

Getting Around Beechina

Public Transport Options

Even though Beechina is a smaller locality, it has some public transport options to help people travel.

Bus Services in Beechina

• A bus route, number 331, travels through Beechina. This bus connects the town of Wundowie to Mundaring. It uses a road called Old Northam Road. This bus service helps people get to nearby towns for school, work, or other activities.
•        This symbol on a map would show the path of the 331 bus route.