Joondanna, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids JoondannaPerth, Western Australia |
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St Denis Church, Joondanna
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| Postcode(s) | 6060 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 6 km (4 mi) N of Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Stirling | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Balcatta | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Perth | ||||||||||||||
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Joondanna is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Stirling, which is like its local council area.
The name Joondanna comes from a farm that an early settler owned in this area.
About Joondanna
Joondanna has a Catholic church called St Denis. There is also a small Catholic primary school, St Denis School. Both are named after the church.
Joondanna is surrounded by other suburbs. These include Yokine, Coolbinia, and North Perth. Other neighbours are Mount Hawthorn and Glendalough. You can also find Osborne Park and Tuart Hill nearby.
History of Joondanna
Joondanna Heights was the very first official town in the Perth Road District. This district is now known as the City of Stirling. Its boundaries were officially set on November 17, 1939.
The original boundaries included roads like Balcatta Beach Road. This road is now called North Beach Drive. Other boundaries were Main Street, Wanneroo Road, and what was then the edge of the City of Perth.
Famous People
Some well-known Australians have lived in Joondanna.
- Footballer Chris Judd lived here when he played for the West Coast Eagles.
- Paralympian Louise Sauvage grew up in this suburb. She is a famous wheelchair racer.
