Jindalee, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jindalee Perth, Western Australia
Park on Jindalee Boulevard.
Established	2003
Postcode(s)	6036
Area	3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Location	40 km (25 mi) from Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Wanneroo
State electorate(s)	Mindarie
Federal Division(s)	Pearce
Suburbs around Jindalee: Alkimos Alkimos Indian Ocean Jindalee Butler Quinns Rocks Merriwa

Jindalee is a coastal suburb located just outside Perth, Western Australia. It's about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Perth's main city area. The local council that looks after Jindalee is called the City of Wanneroo.

Where is Jindalee?

Jindalee is on the coast, right next to the Indian Ocean. To the north, you'll find an area near Eglinton Rocks. To the east, across Marmion Avenue, is the suburb of Butler. To the south, past Hampshire Drive, is Quinns Rocks. A big part of Jindalee, about 75%, still looks natural with its original plants and land.

Jindalee's Story

How Jindalee Got Its Name

The name Jindalee was suggested by the Shire of Wanneroo in 1979. It's an Aboriginal word that means "a bare hill." This word likely refers to Eglinton Hill, which is covered in low plants. Another suburb with the same name, Jindalee in Brisbane, also shares this meaning.

Growing as a Suburb

Plans for Jindalee started way back in 1997. However, the main plan for the area was approved in 2003. A company called Satterley Property Group is building the new homes here. They are working with the Department of Housing and Works. About 900 new homes are planned for Jindalee. These homes will have fast internet, cable TV, and underground power. A small cafe and shop area might also be built near the beach. By 2010, about 15% of the homes were already built.

What's in Jindalee?

Jindalee is still quite new, so it doesn't have many big facilities yet. You can find a medical center on Jindalee Boulevard. There's also a fish and chips shop near the beach. For basic shopping, people go to Brighton Village Shopping Centre. This shopping center is right on Jindalee's eastern border. Butler Primary School is also close by for students.

Natural Beauty

Eglinton Hill offers amazing views of the ocean. You can also see the natural bushland stretching north towards Eglinton and Yanchep. There are almost untouched beaches that you can reach by sand tracks. The undeveloped parts of Jindalee have many native plants. These include Xanthorrhoea preissii (also known as grass trees), banksia, and sheoak. You might also spot the beautiful Nuytsia floribunda (Western Australian Christmas tree). Some areas have been affected by off-road vehicles, grazing animals, fires, and rabbits.

Who Lives in Jindalee?

In 2001, no one lived in Jindalee, according to the Australian census. But since then, many new homes have been built. The number of people living here has grown quickly. By 2011, about 1,274 people were estimated to be living in Jindalee.

Getting Around Jindalee

Jindalee has a bus service, route 483. This bus travels between Clarkson train station and Butler. It runs along Marmion Avenue. Swan Transit operates this bus service.