Girrawheen, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Girrawheen Perth, Western Australia
Girrawheen Library
Established	1970s
Postcode(s)	6064
Area	4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Location	15 km (9 mi) N of Perth
LGA(s)	City of Wanneroo
State electorate(s)	Mirrabooka
Federal Division(s)	Cowan
Suburbs around Girrawheen: Greenwood Marangaroo Alexander Heights Warwick Girrawheen Koondoola Hamersley Balga Mirrabooka

Girrawheen is a suburb in the northern part of Perth, which is the capital city of Western Australia. It belongs to the City of Wanneroo, which is its local government area.

History of Girrawheen's Name

In 1969, the government wanted to make housing more affordable. They changed how land in the area could be used. This land was planned for the State Housing Commission. A town plan was approved in 1970.

On June 26, 1970, the area was officially named "Girrawheen". This name means "place of flowers" or "the place where flowers grow". It comes from an Aboriginal language from Eastern Australia. This name was already used for Girraween National Park in Queensland. Another suburb called Girraween in Sydney was named five years later.

Where is Girrawheen?

Girrawheen is about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Perth's main city area. It has clear boundaries around it. Wanneroo Road is to the west. Beach Road is to the south. Marangaroo Drive is to the north. Mirrabooka Avenue is to the east.

Who Lives in Girrawheen?

In the 2011 census, Girrawheen had 8,334 people living there. The average age of people in Girrawheen was 33 years old. This was younger than Perth's average of 37.

Many people in Girrawheen come from different countries. About 53% were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include England, Vietnam, Burma (Myanmar), New Zealand, and Sudan. About 3% of residents are Indigenous Australians.

People in Girrawheen follow many different religions. The most common ones in 2011 were Roman Catholic, no religion, Anglican, Buddhism, and Islam.

What Can You Find in Girrawheen?

Girrawheen has two small shopping centres called Newpark and Summerfield. These are good for daily shopping. Bigger shopping centres are also nearby. These include Kingsway City in Marangaroo, Warwick Grove, and The Square Mirrabooka. They are all within 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) of Girrawheen.

The suburb has four churches. There are Uniting and Baptist churches on Salcott Road. Catholic and non-denominational churches are on Girrawheen Avenue. The Maha Bodhi Buddhist monastery is also here. It follows the Burmese Theravada tradition. The nearby suburb of Mirrabooka has the At-Taqwa mosque.

Many parks are spread throughout Girrawheen. Many parks have courts, ovals, and other sports areas. A library and community centre are next to the Summerfield shopping area. A recreation centre on Hainsworth Avenue also serves local people.

Schools in Girrawheen

Girrawheen is part of the Swan Educational District. It has three state primary schools and one state high school. Many students in Girrawheen come from diverse backgrounds. Some students may need extra help with reading or English. Because of this, schools in Girrawheen get special funding. They offer extra literacy support that other schools might not have.

Blackmore Primary School opened in 1971. Girrawheen Primary School opened in 1975. These two schools joined together in 2008. The new school is called Hudson Park Primary School. It is on the old Girrawheen Primary School site.

Roseworth Primary School also formed in 2008. It joined Hainsworth (1972) and Montrose Primary Schools. It has students from pre-primary to primary grades. Classes are currently at the old Hainsworth site. New buildings are planned for the old Montrose site. This school also has an Education Support Centre for students with special needs.

Girrawheen Senior High School was built in 1974. It serves Girrawheen and nearby suburbs like Koondoola, Marangaroo, and Alexander Heights. The high school has over 500 students. These students come from about 50 different cultural groups. They speak 27 different languages.

There are also two private primary schools in Girrawheen. Our Lady of Mercy Primary is near the Summerfield shopping area. Emmanuel Christian Primary School is on Salcott Road. Mercy College is a Catholic school for Kindergarten to Year 12. It is just outside Girrawheen's southeastern border.

Getting Around Girrawheen

Girrawheen is served by many Transperth bus routes. These buses are run by Path Transit and Swan Transit.

Bus Routes

•        344 from Warwick Station to Morley Bus Station – travels along Marangaroo Drive.
•        374 from Mirrabooka Bus Station to Whitfords Station – travels along Girrawheen Avenue and Marangaroo Drive.
•        375 from Mirrabooka Bus Station to Alexander Heights Shopping Centre – travels along Beach Road, Hainsworth Avenue, and Amberton Avenue.
•        376 from Mirrabooka Bus Station to Whitfords Station – travels along Mirrabooka Avenue.
•        385 from Kingsway City to Perth Busport (limited stops) – travels along Girrawheen Avenue and Marangaroo Drive.
•        386 from Kingsway City to Perth Busport – travels along Girrawheen Avenue and Marangaroo Drive.
•        389 from Wanneroo to Perth Busport – travels along Wanneroo Road.
•        448 from Warwick Station to Kingsway City – travels along Beach Road, Blackmore Avenue, Templeton Crescent, and Marangaroo Drive.
•        449 from Warwick Station to Malaga – travels along Beach Road.
•        450 from Warwick Station to Landsdale – travels along Wanneroo Road.