Bouvard, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BouvardMandurah, Western Australia |
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Tims Thicket Beach in the north-west of Bouvard
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| Established | 1980s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6211 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Mandurah | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Murray-Wellington | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Canning | ||||||||||||||
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Bouvard is a lovely suburb located in Mandurah, Western Australia. It's one of the southernmost suburbs in the area. You can find it about 97 kilometers (or 60 miles) south of Perth, which is the capital city of Western Australia. Bouvard is part of the City of Mandurah local government area.
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Discover Bouvard's Past
How Bouvard Got Its Name
Bouvard gets its name from Cape Bouvard, a headland about 5 kilometers (3 miles) to the west. This cape was named by a French explorer, Nicolas Baudin. He saw the cape in 1802-1803 while sailing near what is now Bunbury.
The cape was likely named after either Charles Bouvard, a French chemist from the 1500s, or Alexis Bouvard, an astronomer who directed the Paris Observatory.
Growth and Community Spirit
In the 1990s, the Park Ridge estate was built in Bouvard. Since then, other housing areas have been developed or are planned for the future.
A special group called Bouvard Coastcare helps look after the delicate coastal areas and sand dunes. This volunteer group has even won awards and grants for their important work.
Exploring Bouvard's Geography
Where is Bouvard Located?
Bouvard is a narrow strip of land. It stretches along both sides of the Old Coast Road. This road is the main route connecting Mandurah and Bunbury. It's also part of National Highway 1.
On one side, Bouvard is next to Yalgorup National Park. On the other side, it borders the Harvey Estuary.
Different Living Areas
The western part of Bouvard has large rural properties. These homes are spread out with lots of bushland in between. The eastern part of Bouvard is more like a typical coastal suburb. Here, homes are built closer together along the estuary.
Who Lives in Bouvard?
In 2011, about 821 people lived in Bouvard. They lived in 483 homes. Most residents were from Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the Netherlands, or South Africa.
Local Spots and Shops
You can find walking trails in Bouvard, perfect for exploring. There are also a couple of small shops and a fuel station along the Old Coast Road.
Schools are easy to reach from Bouvard. The closest shopping center is the IGA in Dawesville.
Getting Around Bouvard
Public Transport Options
Since May 2011, some bus services (route 594) from Mandurah Station have started going to Bouvard. A Transperth school bus also stops at the Bouvard Tavern.
If you're traveling further, a private company called South West Coach Lines stops at the Bouvard Tavern. Their buses travel between Perth and Bunbury several times a day, and they will stop if you ask them to.
