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Karawara
PerthWestern Australia
Manning Road approaching Waterford Plaza.jpg
Manning Road, Karawara
Population 2,061 (2016 census)
Established 1973
Postcode(s) 6152
LGA(s) City of South Perth
State electorate(s) South Perth
Federal Division(s) Swan
Suburbs around Karawara:
Como Como Bentley
Manning Karawara Bentley
Manning Waterford Waterford

Karawara is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. In 2016 census, the total population was at 2,061.

History

Formerly the southern portion of the Collier Pine Plantation, Karawara is an Aboriginal word meaning green. The suburb name was approved in 1973.

Geography

Karawara is located 7 km south of Perth. The suburb is bounded by the Collier Park Golf Course to the north, Kent Street and Curtin University to the east, Manning Road to the south and the Curtin Primary School (formerly known as Koonawarra Primary School) to the west.

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