Collingwood Heights, Western Australia facts for kids

Collingwood Heights is a suburb located in the north-eastern part of Albany, in Western Australia. It sits between the main city centre of Albany and a place called Emu Point. It's part of the City of Albany, which is a local government area.

This area officially became known as Collingwood Heights in 1981. Before that, it was simply called Collingwood.

About Collingwood Heights

Collingwood Heights is mostly a residential area where people live. It's located in an open space near the Yakamia Creek. Most of the people living here are in a small housing area called Breaksea Park.

What's in Collingwood Heights?

Even though it's a small suburb, Collingwood Heights has a few useful things. You can find a B&B there, which is a place where visitors can stay. There is also an information bay, which might have details about the local area.

Schools in the Area

Collingwood Heights has a private school called Southlands Christian College. This school started in 1999. It teaches a special type of curriculum called ACE.

For students who go to public schools, the closest primary school is in Mount Clarence. Older students have choices for high school. They can attend St Joseph's College, which is a private Catholic school in Spencer Park. Another option is Albany Senior High School, which is a public high school.

Getting Around

People living in Collingwood Heights can use public transport to get around. Love's Bus Service runs bus routes that serve the suburb. Route 401 and some services on Route 201 connect Collingwood Heights to Albany.