Craigie, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CraigiePerth, Western Australia |
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| Established | 1970s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6025 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 23 km (14 mi) NNW of Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Joondalup | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hillarys | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Moore | ||||||||||||||
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Craigie is a suburb located in the northern part of Perth, a major city in Western Australia. It's a place where many families live. The name "Craigie" was chosen in 1970. It was named after an important early leader from the City of Wanneroo. This person helped a lot with developing the area. Craigie is one of four suburbs known as the "Whitfords" suburbs. These areas were created when the government decided to develop a large coastal area in 1969.
Craigie's Schools
Craigie once had its own high school, called Craigie Senior High School. This school opened in 1976. However, it closed down in 2003. This happened because fewer students were enrolling there. Students from Craigie then went to other schools nearby. These included Padbury Senior High School or Belridge Senior High School. Interestingly, Padbury Senior High School also closed later, in 2011.
Getting Around Craigie
It's easy to travel around Craigie and to other places using public transport. Buses are a main way to get around.
Bus Routes
Here are some of the main bus routes that serve Craigie:
- Route 463: This bus travels between Whitfords Station and Joondalup Station. It uses streets like Whitfords Avenue, Marmion Avenue, Coral Street, Camberwarra Drive, and Craigie Drive.
- Route 464: This route also connects Whitfords Station to Joondalup Station. It travels along Whitfords Avenue, Eddystone Avenue, and Craigie Drive.
Many other bus routes also use Whitfords Avenue, connecting Craigie to wider areas:
- Routes 441, 442, 443, and 444: These buses go from Whitfords Station to Warwick Station.
- Routes 460, 461, and 462: These routes connect Whitfords Station to Joondalup Station.
