Kenwick, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kenwick Perth, Western Australia
Memorial at Kenwick Pioneer Cemetery
Postcode(s)	6107
Area	9.8 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Location	18 km (11 mi) from Perth, Western Australia
LGA(s)	City of Gosnells
State electorate(s)	Forrestfield
Federal Division(s)	Burt
Suburbs around Kenwick: Beckenham Wattle Grove Wattle Grove Cannington Kenwick Orange Grove Langford Maddington Maddington

Kenwick, Western Australia is a suburb in the south-east of Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Gosnells. Kenwick has homes, some small businesses, and even a bit of countryside.

You'll find old farms with small plots of land here. There are also beautiful natural areas called wetlands. The Brixton Street Wetlands are very important for nature. Kenwick has some cool historical spots too. It was one of the first farming towns in the Swan River Colony.

The Canning River is to the south-west of Kenwick. The Roe Highway is to the north-west. Albany Highway is a main road that goes through the western part of the suburb.

What's in Kenwick?

Historic Places

Kenwick has some interesting places from the past:

• Kenwick Pioneer Cemetery: This is an old cemetery.
• Liddelow Homestead: This is a historic farm house.

Shops and Businesses

Kenwick has a small shopping centre for local residents. There's also a bigger area with shops and businesses near the train station. You'll find many small industrial businesses along Albany Highway.

Fun and Community

There are lots of things to do in Kenwick! You can enjoy:

• Lawn bowls
• Tennis courts
• A skate park
• A library and community centre
• An oval for cricket and football

Many of these activities are found at Mills Park. It's a big sports complex in the north-west of Kenwick.

Schools in Kenwick

Students in Kenwick can attend these schools:

• East Kenwick Primary School
• Kenwick School
• Rehoboth Christian College

Getting Around Kenwick

Bus Services

Buses help people travel around Kenwick and to other places.

•        Route 220: Goes from Perth Busport to Armadale Station. It serves Albany Highway and Kenwick Station.
•        Route 221: Also goes from Perth Busport to Armadale Station. This route has limited stops. It serves Albany Highway and Kenwick Station.
•        Route 229: Travels from Westfield Carousel to Maddington Central. It serves Brixton Street, Wanaping Road, and Kenwick Road.
•        Route 907: A frequent bus from Perth Busport to Armadale Station. It has limited stops and serves Albany Highway and Kenwick Station.

Train Services

Kenwick has its own train station.

•        Armadale Line: This train line connects Kenwick to Perth and Armadale.
  • Kenwick Station: This is where you can catch the train.