Hilbert, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HilbertPerth, Western Australia |
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| Established | 2008 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6112 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Armadale | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Armadale | ||||||||||||||
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Hilbert is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. It is located within the City of Armadale. This area used to be mostly farms and rural land. However, in recent years, Hilbert has started to develop into a more urban area with new homes and facilities.
The name Hilbert comes from the Hilbert family. They were dairy farmers who lived and worked in this area a long time ago. In 1899, a road was planned to go through Wilhelm Hermann Hilbert's property. Later, in 1966, this road was officially named "Hilbert Road." There is also a large wetland in the area known as the Hilbert Road Swamp.
Hilbert became its own suburb on April 1, 2008. Before that, it was part of the suburb called Brookdale. On October 4, 2011, the western border of Hilbert was changed. It now follows the middle line of Tonkin Highway.
Fun Places in Hilbert
One of the most exciting places in Hilbert is Shipwreck Park! This huge park cost $4.8 million to build. It covers 6 hectares, which is about 15 acres. The main attraction is a giant playground shaped like a shipwreck. This playground is 30 metres long.
The playground was designed with help from many groups. These included the Touched By Olivia Foundation, the City of Armadale, local schools, and community groups. Their goal was to make sure children of all abilities could play together. This means kids with physical disabilities, vision or hearing problems, or conditions like autism can all enjoy the park.
In May 2023, plans were made for a new town centre in Hilbert. This centre will be built on Weatherly Way, inside the Stockland's Sienna Wood community. By July 2023, the first stage of construction work for this new centre was finished.
Getting Around Hilbert
Buses help people travel around Hilbert and to other places.
Bus Routes
- Route 249: This bus goes from Hilbert to Armadale Station. It travels along Lexington Avenue, Rowley Road, Eleventh Road, and Wungong Road.
- Route 250: This is a circular route that starts and ends at Armadale Station. It serves Powell Crescent and Ninth Road.
