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Lange
AlbanyWestern Australia
Postcode(s) 6330
Area 3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Location 3.6 km (2 mi) from Albany
LGA(s) City of Albany
State electorate(s) Albany
Federal Division(s) O'Connor
Suburbs around Lange:
Milpara Walmsley Bayonet Head
Milpara Lange Collingwood Heights
Orana Yakamia Collingwood Heights

Lange is a suburb located in the northern part of Albany, a city in southern Western Australia. It sits just north of Albany's main city area, known as the central business district.

What is Lange?

Lange is a residential area where people live. It's part of the larger city of Albany. Think of a suburb as a neighborhood, often found on the edge of a bigger city. Suburbs like Lange offer homes and a community feel, usually quieter than the busy city center.

Where is Lange Located?

Lange is in the southern part of Western Australia. It's specifically north of the main part of Albany. If you were looking at a map, you would find Lange just a short distance from the heart of Albany. It covers an area of about 3.7 square kilometers.

Who Lives in Lange?

The people who live in Lange are part of the wider Albany community. The average age of people living in Lange is around 39 years old. This means there's a mix of families, young adults, and older residents living there.

How Lange is Governed

Lange is managed by the City of Albany. This is its local government area. A local government is like a mini-government for a specific area. They are responsible for things that affect daily life in the suburb.

What Does Local Government Do?

The City of Albany helps manage services for Lange and other suburbs. This includes things like maintaining local roads, collecting rubbish, looking after parks, and making sure buildings are safe. They work to make Lange a good place to live for everyone.

Representing Lange

For bigger decisions that affect the whole state, Lange is part of the Albany state government area. This means residents of Lange vote for a representative who speaks for them in the state parliament. For national decisions, Lange is part of the O'Connor federal government area. This representative speaks for them in the national parliament.

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