Brentwood, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brentwood Perth, Western Australia
The historical Grasmere homestead on Spinaway Crescent that dates to the late nineteenth century.
Established	1950s
Postcode(s)	6153
Area	1 km2
LGA(s)	City of Melville
State electorate(s)	Bateman
Federal Division(s)	Tangney
Suburbs around Brentwood: Ardross Mount Pleasant Swan River Booragoon Brentwood Rossmoyne Winthrop Bateman Bull Creek

Brentwood is a friendly suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Melville. Brentwood is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the center of Perth. This makes it easy to reach the city for fun or school.

The closest airport is Perth Airport, which is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) away. If you prefer trains, the nearest station is Bull Creek. It is only 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) from Brentwood.

A Look Back in Time

Brentwood started growing after World War II. Many new homes were built here by the government. This helped people find places to live after the war.

The suburb gets its name from a town in England. This English town, also called Brentwood, is near London. It was the birthplace of John Bateman. He was an early settler who came to this area of Western Australia.

Getting Around Brentwood

Brentwood has good public transport options. Buses help people travel to nearby areas. You can catch buses to train stations or shopping centers.

Bus Routes in Brentwood

Several bus routes serve Brentwood. They connect the suburb to other important places.

•        Bus route 500 travels between Bull Creek Station and Booragoon Bus Station. It uses Moolyeen Road, Adamson Road, and Bateman Road.

Buses on Leach Highway

Leach Highway is a major road near Brentwood. Many bus routes use this highway. They connect Brentwood to places further away.

•        Routes 178 and 179 go from Bull Creek Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station. This station is in the heart of Perth.
•        Routes 502, 503, 504, and 505 connect Bull Creek Station to other areas.
  • Route 502 goes to Fremantle Station.
  • Routes 503, 504, and 505 go to Murdoch Station.
•        Routes 508 and 509 travel from Bull Creek Station to Cannington Station.
•        Route 915 is a frequent bus service. It runs between Bull Creek Station and Fremantle Station.