Floreat, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids FloreatPerth, Western Australia |
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Rainbow lorikeets at Perry Lakes
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| Postcode(s) | 6014 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 8 km (5 mi) WNW of Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Town of Cambridge | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cottesloe | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Curtin | ||||||||||||||
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Floreat is a friendly neighbourhood, or suburb, located about 8 kilometres (5 miles) west-northwest of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. It's known for its homes and green spaces.
Floreat is bordered by several main roads like Underwood Avenue and Selby Street. It is also home to the main offices and library for the Town of Cambridge, which is the local council that manages the area. The name "Floreat" comes from a Latin word meaning "flourish" or "prosper." This word is also the motto for the City of Perth.
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People Living in Floreat
Floreat has a growing community. In 2011, about 7,230 people lived here. This was a small increase from the 2006 and 2001 census counts.
Shopping and Fun Places
Floreat has many useful places for its residents.
Floreat Forum Shopping Centre
The Floreat Forum is a popular shopping centre right in the suburb. It's next to the Town of Cambridge offices and library. The centre has a new Medical Centre, places to eat, and a tavern. You can also find more shops and restaurants on Cambridge Street in nearby Wembley.
Sports Facilities
Floreat is a great place for sports! It has several important sporting venues:
- The WA Athletics Stadium opened in May 2009.
- The Bendat Basketball Centre opened in January 2020.
These modern stadiums replaced older ones, Perry Lakes Stadium and Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium, which were closed and taken down. Floreat also has the WA Rugby Centre, which is the home of RugbyWA. You can also find the Cambridge Bowling Club and the beautiful Perry Lakes Reserve here.
Schools and Learning
Floreat offers several options for education, from primary school to special training.
Primary Schools
- Floreat Park Primary School is the only public school in Floreat. It opened in 1951 and teaches students from kindergarten up to Year 6.
- Newman College has a campus in Floreat. This is a Catholic school that teaches students from kindergarten to Year 3 at this location. After Year 3, students move to the school's bigger campuses in Churchlands. This site used to be home to Brigidine College, a Catholic girls' school, from 1962 to 1983. Newman College was formed in 1984 when Brigidine College merged with two other local Catholic schools.
High School Catchment
Students living in Floreat attend different high schools depending on where they live. If they live north of Cambridge Street, they go to Churchlands Senior High School. If they live south of Cambridge Street, they attend Shenton College.
Training Institute
The Australian Institute of Management also has a campus in Floreat. This institute helps people learn important management skills. Its Perth campus opened in 1987 and is located on Birkdale Street.
