Embleton, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids EmbletonPerth, Western Australia |
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Bayswater Waves aquatic centre in Embleton
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| Postcode(s) | 6062 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.71 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 7 km (4 mi) from the Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Bayswater | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maylands, Bassendean | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Perth | ||||||||||||||
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Embleton is a suburb located in Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. It's about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north-east of Perth's city center. You can find Embleton between the suburbs of Morley and Bayswater. It is part of the City of Bayswater local government area.
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Embleton's History
Early Days: Before European Settlement
Long before Europeans arrived, the land where Embleton now stands was home to the Whadjuk people. They are part of the larger Noongar nation. Specifically, the Mooro group, led by a man named Yellagonga, lived in this area. Their territory stretched north of the Swan River. The Swan River was very important to them. It provided fresh water, food, and was a place for trading with other groups.
European Arrivals and the Name Embleton
When European settlers founded the Swan River Colony in 1829, they did not recognize the Noongar people's ownership of the land. Instead, they began to survey and divide it. John Septimus Roe, the colony's Surveyor General, mapped out the land along the Swan River.
The land was divided into long, narrow strips called "ribbon grants." These strips stretched from the river because the river was the main way to travel back then. Each piece of land needed river access. However, these "grants" came with a catch: settlers had to improve the land within 10 years or lose it. Many early colonists found the inland areas difficult for farming, as they were mostly sand dunes and swamps. Most of them either died or left the area soon after. None of these first settlers stayed in what is now Embleton, as it was too far from the Swan River.
One interesting story is about the Embleton family. They were servants to John and Anne Whatley, who arrived in 1829. The Whatley family settled on their land in February 1830 but left later that year after John Whatley drowned. The Embleton family, however, stayed in the Swan River Colony. Their name lives on today as the name of the suburb, Embleton.
Growing Up: 20th Century Development
In the early 1970s, a spot on Broun Avenue was chosen for a new swimming center. This center, now known as Bayswater Waves, opened in 1972. It cost about $500,000 to build.
In the early 1980s, the Tonkin Highway was built right through the suburb. This highway changed the local roads. Beechboro Road was split into two parts, and a bridge was built on Broun Avenue to go over the new highway. Tonkin Highway opened for traffic in 1984.
Embleton's Location and Landscape
Embleton is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north-east of Perth's city center. It's also about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) east of the Indian Ocean. The suburb covers an area of 1.71 square kilometers (0.66 square miles). It is surrounded by other suburbs: Bayswater to the south and east, Bedford to the west, and Morley to the north.
Most of Embleton is set aside for "urban" use, meaning homes and businesses. However, the area between Embleton Avenue and Tonkin Highway is marked for "industrial" use, which means factories and warehouses.
Embleton sits on what are called the Bassendean Dunes. These are low hills made of sandy soil that formed a very long time ago. The sand is mostly white or grey and doesn't hold many nutrients. The water underground is usually about 10 meters (33 feet) below the surface. These dunes are part of the larger Swan Coastal Plain.
Who Lives in Embleton?
In 2016, Embleton had a population of 3,167 people. This number has been growing steadily over the years. Slightly more than half of the residents are female (50.4%), and the median age is 37 years old. Most homes in Embleton are detached houses.
The average weekly income for households in Embleton is similar to the average for Western Australia. Many residents work in places like cafes, restaurants, hospitals, and schools.
Most people living in Embleton were born in Australia (53.2%). Other common birthplaces include England, Vietnam, the Philippines, China, and New Zealand.
Fun Places and Facilities
One of the main attractions in Embleton is Bayswater Waves. This is the City of Bayswater's main swimming center. It has several indoor and outdoor pools, including Western Australia's only wave pool! It also has a gym and a hydrotherapy area for relaxation and exercise. Right next to Bayswater Waves is Broun Park.
Embleton also has a 9-hole golf course, which is owned by the City of Bayswater. Wotton Reserve is another popular spot, located at the corner of Embleton Avenue and Broun Avenue. It has several soccer fields and a skate park, which is great for skateboarding and scootering.
There are also smaller parks scattered throughout the suburb, like Feredy Reserve, McKenzie Reserve, and Ockley Square Reserve.
Learning in Embleton
The only school actually located within Embleton is Embleton Primary School. This is a public school for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Nearby, just outside the suburb's western edge, are Hillcrest Primary School and John Forrest Secondary College.
How Embleton is Governed
Local Government
Embleton is part of the City of Bayswater local government area. This means local decisions about things like parks, rubbish collection, and local roads are made by the City of Bayswater council. Most of Embleton is in the "central ward," but a small part is in the "west ward." These wards each have councillors who represent the local community.
State Government
For state government matters, Embleton is split into two areas. The part west of Tonkin Highway is in the Electoral district of Maylands, and the part east of Tonkin Highway is in the Electoral district of Bassendean. Both of these areas usually vote for the Labor Party. The current members of parliament for these areas are Lisa Baker (Maylands) and Dave Kelly (Bassendean). These districts are part of the East Metropolitan electoral region for the upper house of state parliament.
Federal Government
For national government matters, Embleton is located within the Division of Perth. This area is considered a safe seat for the Australian Labor Party, meaning they usually win elections here. The current member of parliament for Perth is Patrick Gorman.
Getting Around Embleton
In 2016, most residents (70%) traveled to work by car. About 7.2% used public transport.
Roads
Several important roads pass through Embleton. These include Beechboro Road, Broun Avenue, Collier Road, Embleton Avenue, and Tonkin Highway. You can get onto Tonkin Highway from Collier Road in the nearby suburb of Bayswater. Broun Avenue goes over Tonkin Highway on a bridge, but there are no ramps to get on or off the highway from Broun Avenue in Embleton.
Public Transport
Embleton is served by Transperth bus routes. These buses connect Embleton to other suburbs and major transport hubs.
- Route 40: Travels from Morley Bus Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, serving Broadway, Irwin Road, Collier Road, Power Street, and Langley Road.
- Route 46: Goes from Bayswater Bus Depot to Bayswater Station, serving Embleton Avenue and Beechboro Road.
- Route 342: Connects Morley Bus Station to Beechboro, serving Broun Avenue.
- Route 345: Runs from Morley Bus Station to Bennett Springs, serving Broun Avenue.
- Route 950: This is a high-frequency route from Morley Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, serving Broun Avenue.
- Route 955: Travels from Morley Bus Station to Ellenbrook North, serving Broun Avenue and Collier Road.
There are also plans for a new train line, the Morley–Ellenbrook railway line, which will improve public transport options in the future.
