Gnangara, Western Australia facts for kids

Gnangara is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Wanneroo. The name "Gnangara" comes from an Aboriginal word, Knangara.

Gnangara is also the name of a special underground water source called the Gnangara Mound. This mound has a large surface feature, Lake Gnangara, which covers about 117 hectares. The suburb is named after this lake.

What's in Gnangara?

Most of Gnangara is like the countryside, with open spaces and farms. Some houses were built here in the early 1990s by Midland Brick. These homes are mainly found around Lakelands Drive.

Gnangara is also home to the Lakelands Country Club. This club has an 18-hole golf course that opened in 1984. It covers a large area of 70 hectares. The Perth International Telecommunications Centre is also located nearby.

Where is Gnangara Located?

Gnangara is surrounded by several roads and natural areas. To the south, you'll find Ocean Reef Road and Gnangara Road. Badgerup Road and Ross Road are to the west.

To the northeast and east, Gnangara borders the Gnangara Pine Plantation. Even though the plantation is named after Gnangara, most of it is actually located in a nearby area called Lexia. Only a small part of the plantation is inside Gnangara's boundaries.

Learning in Gnangara

Gnangara once had a special school called the Aboriginal Community College. This school was for students from kindergarten to year 12. It was started in 1979 and was one of only two independent Indigenous schools in the Perth area. The college closed down in 2008.

Getting Around Gnangara

You can get to and from Gnangara using public buses. Two main bus routes serve the area, especially along Gnangara Road.

Bus Routes

•        Route 355: This bus travels between Whitfords Station and Ellenbrook Central.
•        Route 376: This bus goes from Whitfords Station to Mirrabooka Bus Station.