Darch, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DarchPerth, Western Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 6065 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 17 km (11 mi) N of the Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Wanneroo | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Landsdale | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Pearce | ||||||||||||||
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Darch is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Wanneroo. Darch is about 17 kilometres (11 miles) north of the Perth city centre.
Before the late 1990s, much of Darch was countryside. It used to be part of a nearby area called Landsdale. The name Darch was chosen in 1997. It honours an early family who settled in this area. From 2001 onwards, Darch began to be developed with many new homes.
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Schools in Darch
Darch is home to three schools, offering education for different age groups.
Ashdale Primary School
Ashdale Primary School opened its doors in 2005. It serves younger students in the Darch area.
Kingsway Christian College
Kingsway Christian College is a Christian school. It was founded in 1983. This school welcomes students from various Christian backgrounds.
Ashdale Secondary College
Ashdale Secondary College opened in 2009. This school provides high school education for students in Darch. It is located on Westport Parade. It is also close to Ashdale Primary School and Kingsway Christian College.
Parks and Shopping
Darch has several places for fun and daily needs.
Local Parks
The suburb has a few small parks for residents to enjoy. There is also Landsdale Park. This is a bushland reserve. It has special signs that tell you about the local plants and animals.
Shopping Centres
For shopping, residents can visit Darch Plaza. It is a local shopping centre. A larger option is Kingsway City Shopping Centre. This centre is located a bit further west.
Getting Around Darch
Public transport in Darch is provided by Transperth buses. These buses are operated by Swan Transit.
Bus Routes
Two main bus routes serve the suburb:
- Route 450: This bus travels along Kingsway. It connects Darch to Warwick railway station.
- Route 374: This bus goes through the central part of Darch. It travels via Evandale Road. It links to Mirrabooka bus station and Whitfords railway station.
From these stations, you can catch other services to central Perth.
