Gidgegannup, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GidgegannupWestern Australia |
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Noble Falls
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| Postcode(s) | 6083 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 333.5 km2 (128.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 40 km (25 mi) NE of Perth | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Swan | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Swan Hills | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hasluck | ||||||||||||||
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Gidgegannup is a small town located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Perth. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. The name Gidgegannup comes from the language of the Noongar people. It means "Place where spears are made." Surveyors first wrote down this name in 1852.
The town is found along Toodyay Road. Two streams, called Wooroloo Brook and Gidgegannup Brook, flow through the area. Because there aren't many buildings, a lot of natural plants and trees still grow here. Some roads north of Toodyay Road are even called the Wildflower Scenic Drive. This is because you can see many beautiful wildflowers there.
The Gidgegannup Agricultural Society has hosted over 60 shows. These fun events take place at the Gidgegannup showgrounds.
Who Lives in Gidgegannup?
In 2016, a count of people called a census happened. It showed that 2,743 people lived in Gidgegannup. Most of these people, about 71.8%, were born in Australia. The next largest group, about 9.6%, were born in England.
Areas in Gidgegannup
Gidgegannup has several smaller areas within it. Some of these are official, and some are just well-known.
- Tilden Park
- Hampton Estate
- Paruna (also known as Birkner Estate)
- Noble Falls
