Lesmurdie, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LesmurdiePerth, Western Australia |
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Panorama of Perth with the CBD on the horizon, taken from Lesmurdie Falls
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 Lesmurdie
Location in Perth
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| Population | 7,956 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6076 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 21 km (13 mi) from Perth, Western Australia | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Kalamunda | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kalamunda | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hasluck | ||||||||||||||
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Lesmurdie is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the Shire of Kalamunda, which is a local government area. Lesmurdie is about 21 kilometres east of Perth's city centre.
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Getting Around Lesmurdie
You can reach Lesmurdie from the Swan Coastal Plain by taking Welshpool Road. This road winds its way up the side of the Darling Scarp, which is a steep slope. You can also get to Lesmurdie from nearby suburbs like Kalamunda and Walliston, mainly using Canning Road.
Main Roads and Shopping
The most important road in Lesmurdie is Lesmurdie Road. It connects with Welshpool Road in the south and Canning Road further north. Other important roads include Falls Road and Sanderson Road.
For shopping, Lesmurdie has two main centres. You can find shops at the Lesmurdie Village on Sanderson Road. There's also the Lesmurdie Road Shopping Centre, located at the corner of Rooth Road and Lesmurdie Road.
Schools in Lesmurdie
Lesmurdie is home to several schools, offering choices for students from primary to high school.
High Schools
There are three high schools in Lesmurdie:
- Lesmurdie Senior High School: This is a government-run high school.
- Mazenod College: This is a private school specifically for boys.
- St Brigid's College: This is a private school for girls.
Primary Schools
Lesmurdie also has primary schools for younger students:
- Lesmurdie Primary School: This is a government primary school.
- Falls Road Primary School: This is another government primary school.
- St Brigid's Primary School: This is a private primary school, part of St Brigid's College.
