Cloverdale, Western Australia facts for kids

Cloverdale is a suburb in Perth, which is the capital city of Western Australia. It's located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) east of Perth's main city center. Cloverdale is part of the City of Belmont.

Cloverdale's Story

Cloverdale got its name from "Cloverdale Park" and "Cloverdale Estate." These were names used for land that was sold here way back in 1910. The area officially became known as Cloverdale in 1954.

Who Lives in Cloverdale?

In 2006, about 6,457 people lived in Cloverdale. The average age of people living here was 37 years old. This was just a little bit older than the average age for the whole state.

Where is Cloverdale Located?

Cloverdale is shaped a bit like a diamond. It makes up the eastern part of Belmont's main living areas. It has several main roads around its edges. These include Belmont Avenue, Sydenham Street, Epsom Avenue, Tonkin Highway, and Leach Highway. Another important road, Abernethy Road, runs right through the suburb.

What's in Cloverdale?

Cloverdale is mostly a place where people live. However, it also has some important shops and community buildings.

Shopping and Community Hubs

The main shopping spot is Belmont Forum. This is a big shopping center with many stores that first opened in 1974. Next to it is Belmont Village, which has a cinema and a tavern.

Across from the shopping centers, in Faulkner Park, you'll find the City of Belmont's council offices. There's also a library, a museum, and a center for senior citizens. You can also find smaller shops scattered around the suburb.

Work and Industry

Cloverdale itself doesn't have big factories or industrial areas. But right next door, across Tonkin Highway, is Perth Airport. Also, across Leach Highway, is the Kewdale industrial area. This is one of Perth's largest industrial zones. Many people living in Cloverdale work in jobs like technicians, trade workers, or machinery operators.

Belmont Forum shopping centre

Schools and Parks in Cloverdale

Cloverdale has many schools, parks, and places for the community to gather.

Schools

You can find two public primary schools here: Cloverdale Primary and Belmay Primary. There's also a Catholic school called Notre Dame Primary School. The closest high school for students in Cloverdale is Belmont City College.

Parks and Recreation

Cloverdale has three community centers: the Youth and Family Centre, Miles Park Community Centre, and Forster Hall. There's also a recreation center near Belmont Oval.

Belmont Oval is a great place for sports. It has facilities for lawn bowls, tennis, and a soccer field. There's even a special area for dogs to exercise. Next to the oval is the Gerry Archer Athletic Centre. This center is used for all kinds of athletic events and has a 400-meter running track. Many other smaller parks are located throughout Cloverdale, offering green spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Getting Around Cloverdale

Cloverdale is well-connected to other parts of Perth.

Major Roads

Two main roads help people travel: Leach Highway and Abernethy Road. Leach Highway connects to Tonkin Highway, Perth Airport, and other areas. Abernethy Road links to Great Eastern Highway, which leads towards Perth's city center.

Bus Services

Cloverdale is served by Transperth buses. A small bus stop at Belmont Forum is a hub for several bus routes. These include the 998-999 CircleRoute and other routes.

Buses like routes 39 and 935 travel to Redcliffe Station. Routes 270 and 293 go along Abernethy Road towards High Wycombe Station. Route 37 connects Perth Airport terminals to Oats Street Station on weekdays.

You can also catch buses to nearby train stations. These include Carlisle (routes 38 & 284), Oats Street (routes 37, 998 & 999), Redcliffe (routes 39, 293 & 935), Airport Central (route 37), and High Wycombe (routes 270 & 293).

•        38 Cloverdale to Perth Busport – serves Plant Lane, Kew Street, Belgravia Street and Wright Street
•        39 Redcliffe Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station – serves Epsom Avenue, Orpington Street, Hardey Road, Gabriel Street, Belgravia Street, Fulham Street and Belmont Avenue
•        284 Belmont Forum to Curtin University Bus Station – serves Wright Street, Abernethy Road, Fulham Street and Belmont Avenue
•        293 Redcliffe Station to High Wycombe Station – serves Abernethy Road
•        998 Fremantle Station to Fremantle Station (limited stops) – CircleRoute Clockwise, serves Hardey Road and Wright Street
•        999 Fremantle Station to Fremantle Station (limited stops) – CircleRoute Anti-Clockwise, serves Wright Street and Hardey Road

Bus routes serving Belmont Avenue, Wright Street and Abernethy Road:

•        37 Curtin University Bus Station to Airport Central Station
•        270 Elizabeth Quay Bus Station to High Wycombe Station
•        935 Kings Park to Redcliffe Station (high frequency)