Booragoon, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Booragoon Perth, Western Australia
Garden City, Booragoon
Established	1950s
Postcode(s)	6154
Location	12 km (7 mi) from the Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Melville
State electorate(s)	Alfred Cove, Bateman
Federal Division(s)	Tangney
Suburbs around Booragoon: Alfred Cove Ardross Mount Pleasant Myaree Booragoon Brentwood Winthrop Winthrop Bateman

Booragoon is a suburb located in the southern part of Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Melville, which is like its local government area.

The name Booragoon comes from the Noongar people, who are the original Indigenous Australians of this land. The name refers to the lower areas of the Canning River.

This suburb is home to Westfield Booragoon, a large shopping centre. It also has the main offices for the City of Melville council, where important decisions for the local area are made. Getting around Booragoon is easy, thanks to the nearby Booragoon bus station. You can also find the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Booragoon.

Getting Around Booragoon

Booragoon has good public transport options, especially for buses. The main hub for buses is the Booragoon bus station.

Bus Services

The Booragoon Bus Station connects the suburb to many other places. Buses travel to different parts of Perth, making it simple for people to get around.

Key Bus Routes

• Bus 114 travels between Elizabeth Quay Bus Station and Lake Coogee. It stops at Riseley Street, the Booragoon Bus Station, and Marmion Street.
• Bus 115 goes from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station to Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall. This route also serves Riseley Street, the Booragoon Bus Station, and Leach Highway.
• Bus 160 connects the WACA Ground to Fremantle Station. It uses Coomoora Road, Riseley Street, the Booragoon Bus Station, and Davy Street.
• Bus 500 runs from Bull Creek Station to the Booragoon Bus Station. It travels along Canning Avenue, Karoonda Road, and Riseley Street.
• Bus 502 goes from Bull Creek Station to Fremantle Station via Leach Highway.
• Buses 503, 504, and 505 connect Bull Creek Station to Murdoch Station, mainly using Leach Highway.
• Bus 510 travels from the Booragoon Bus Station to Murdoch Station. It serves Riseley Street and Leach Highway.
• Bus 915 is a frequent service between Bull Creek Station and Fremantle Station. It uses Leach Highway, Riseley Street, the Booragoon Bus Station, and Marmion Street.