Huntingdale, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HuntingdalePerth, Western Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 6110 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 20 km (12 mi) from Perth | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Gosnells | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southern River, Gosnells | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Burt | ||||||||||||||
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Huntingdale is a friendly suburb located in the southeastern part of Perth, Western Australia. A suburb is a residential area that is part of a larger city. Huntingdale is managed by the City of Gosnells local government.
The name "Huntingdale" was suggested by the City of Gosnells in 1974. Local developers had already used this name to promote the area. It is mostly a place where people live, with schools and small shops nearby. These businesses mainly serve the people who live in Huntingdale.
Homes in Huntingdale include some older houses built in the 1970s. There was also a lot of new building from the 1990s onwards. This new development happened mostly in the southern part of the suburb. Some areas used to be semi-rural, with farms and chicken-raising businesses. However, in the early 2000s, these areas quickly changed into new housing developments.
Getting Around Huntingdale
Public transport helps people travel easily without needing a car. Huntingdale has several bus routes that connect residents to other parts of Perth.
Bus Routes
Huntingdale is served by various bus routes, making it easy to get to different places.
- Routes 204 and 205: These buses travel between Maddington Station and Murdoch University. They use Warton Road.
- Routes 210 and 211: These buses connect Thornlie Station to Gosnells Station. They run along Corfield Street.
- Route 212: This bus goes from Thornlie Station to Canning Vale. It uses Huntingdale Road and Harpenden Street.
- Route 233: This bus travels between Gosnells Station and Cockburn Central Station. It serves Southern River Road.
- Route 517: This bus connects Thornlie Station to Murdoch TAFE. It uses Warton Road, Matilda Street, Balfour Street, Gay Street, Southern River Road, and Holmes Street.
