Koondoola, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KoondoolaPerth, Western Australia |
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| Established | 1970s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6064 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 15 km (9 mi) N of Perth | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Wanneroo | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirrabooka | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Cowan | ||||||||||||||
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Koondoola is a suburb found in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Wanneroo and has the postcode 6064. This area is known for its community feel and natural bushland.
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Koondoola's History
Most of the buildings and facilities in Koondoola were built in the 1970s. For example, Koondoola Primary School was opened in 1975. Koondoola Plaza, a local shopping area, was built a few years later in 1978.
Before the 1970s, a big part of Koondoola was actually a regional landfill. A landfill is a place where rubbish is buried.
Another school in the area is Waddington Primary School. It's a smaller school that looks out over the local bushland.
Sports in Koondoola
Like many northern suburbs of Perth, Koondoola has a strong history of sporting clubs. In 1975, the Koondoola Junior Football Club was started. Two years later, in 1977, the Koondoola Junior Soccer Club was formed. Around the same time, the Koondoola Junior Cricket Club also began.
The Koondoola Junior Football Club and the Koondoola Junior Cricket Club both used Koondoola Park for their games. These clubs have since joined with clubs from Girrawheen, a nearby suburb.
The Koondoola Junior Soccer Club first played at Butterworth Reserve. In 1983, they moved to Shelvock Reserve. This was the club's last year of playing.
Natural Bushland
Koondoola has a large area of natural bushland. This bushland is important for local wildlife. However, it has also seen some big bushfires. Recent fires happened in 2012 and 2021.
Getting Around Koondoola
Public transport in Koondoola mainly uses buses. These buses connect the suburb to other parts of Perth.
Bus Routes
- Route 360: This bus goes from Alexander Heights Shopping Centre to Perth Busport. It serves Marangaroo Drive and has limited stops.
- Route 361: This bus also goes from Alexander Heights Shopping Centre to Perth Busport. It serves Alexander Drive and has limited stops.
- Route 376: You can take this bus from Whitfords Station to Mirrabooka Bus Station. It travels along Mirrabooka Avenue.
- Route 377: This route connects Alexander Heights Shopping Centre to Mirrabooka Bus Station. It serves Marangaroo Drive, Koondoola Avenue, Burbridge Avenue, Butterworth Avenue, and Beach Road.
- Route 449: This bus goes from Warwick Station to Malaga. It serves Beach Road.
