Churchlands, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ChurchlandsPerth, Western Australia |
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Herdsman Lake looking SE towards Perth city centre
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| Postcode(s) | 6018 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 5 km (3 mi) NW of Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Stirling | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Churchlands | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Curtin | ||||||||||||||
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Churchlands is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It's about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north-west of Perth's city center. This area is part of the City of Stirling. Churchlands is known for its modern homes, many built after the 1980s. Its postcode is 6018.
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A Look Back: Churchlands' History
Churchlands got its name because of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1891, the Church bought this land from the Trigg family. That's how "Churchlands" became the name of this area.
Schools and Sports in Churchlands
Churchlands has several schools for students of different ages. These include Churchlands Primary School and Churchlands Senior High School. You can also find Hale School and Newman College here.
Newman College has two campuses in Churchlands. One campus is for students in Years 3 to 6. The other is for students in Years 7 to 12. The Subiaco Marist Cricket Club also has its main base at Newman College.
Former University Campus
Churchlands was once home to a campus of Edith Cowan University. This university campus closed in 2008.
Before becoming part of Edith Cowan University in 1991, the site had other names. It was the Churchlands Teachers College from 1972 to 1981. Then it was the Churchlands campus of the Western Australian College of Advanced Education from 1982 to 1990. The university's main office was located here until 2003.
Today, the land where the university stood has new homes. This area is now called the Churchlands Green housing estate. A small part of the site, including an outdoor theater, is now Edith Cowan Reserve. This reserve helps remember the former university campus.
Exploring Churchlands' Nature
On the eastern side of Churchlands, you'll find Herdsman Lake. This is a very large lake, covering about 300 hectares (740 acres). Many different kinds of animals live here. You can see lots of birds, amphibians like frogs, and freshwater fish. There are special areas around the lake for picnics and for watching birds.
