Champion Lakes, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Champion LakesPerth, Western Australia |
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Regatta Centre under construction
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| Established | 2002 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6111 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.0 km2 (1.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Armadale | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Armadale | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Burt | ||||||||||||||
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Champion Lakes is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Armadale. This area is known for its special water sports facility.
How Champion Lakes Got Its Name
Champion Lakes was not always called by this name. It used to be part of another suburb called Camillo. The name changed when plans were made for a big new water sports centre. This centre is now known as the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. The suburb was renamed to match this exciting new development.
The Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
The Champion Lakes Regatta Centre is a very important part of this suburb. It is a special place built for water sports. Athletes use it for rowing, canoeing, and kayaking. It has hosted many big competitions. The centre helps make Champion Lakes a well-known place for sports in Western Australia.
Getting Around Champion Lakes
Buses help people travel in and out of Champion Lakes.
- Route 220 connects Champion Lakes to Armadale Station and Perth Busport. It travels along Albany Highway.
- Route 243 goes from Armadale Station to Kelmscott Station. This bus route serves Lake Road.
