Maida Vale, Western Australia facts for kids

Maida Vale is a suburb located near Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. It's part of the City of Kalamunda, which is a local government area. A main road called Kalamunda Road runs right through the suburb.

The first European person to settle here was William Henry Mead. He arrived in 1873 and built a home. He also started an orchard called Orangedale. The name "Maida Vale" was given in 1910. It came from a property owned by another settler, WH McCormack. The name is thought to be from a place in West London, England. That London area was named after a battle in 1806 called the Battle of Maida.

What's in Maida Vale?

Maida Vale has many useful places for its residents. There's a primary school for younger students. You can also find a golf course and several parks or ovals for sports and outdoor fun.

The suburb also has a Seventh Day Adventist church and a caravan park. For younger kids, there's a child care centre. If you like swimming, there's a heated swimming pool. You can also find a few small shops, including a BP Petrol station, a BWS store, and a new IGA grocery store.

The 'Six-Ways' Intersection

Maida Vale has a special intersection with traffic lights. It's where Kalamunda Road, Hawtin Road, and Gooseberry Hill Road meet. People often call it 'six-ways'. This is because, a long time ago, six different roads used to meet at this spot. This intersection is where Gooseberry Hill Road ends and Hawtin Road begins.

Nature and Wildlife

Even though Maida Vale has houses, it still has lots of natural bushland. It's not completely covered with buildings. There are plans to build more houses in the Crystal Brook area.

Maida Vale is home to a very special and rare flower. It's called the Maida Vale Bell. Many old trees in the area are important for birds. They are a breeding ground for the Carnaby's Black Cockatoo. You can often see large groups of these cockatoos, sometimes up to 300 birds, flying around the suburb.

Getting Around Maida Vale

Transperth buses help people travel around Maida Vale and to other places.

Bus Routes to High Wycombe Station

If you want to go towards High Wycombe railway station, you can take these bus routes:

• Route 270 and 275 travel along Maida Vale Road.
• Route 276 and 277 use Newburn Road.

Bus Routes from High Wycombe Station

If you are coming from High Wycombe railway station, these buses can take you to different places:

• Route 270 goes to Elizabeth Quay bus station. It passes through Belmont Forum and Victoria Park transfer station.
• Route 275 goes to Walliston (Kalamunda Bus Depot). It travels along Kalamunda Road and to Kalamunda bus station.
• Route 276 takes you to Kalamunda bus station via Gooseberry Hill Road.
• Route 277 goes to Midland Station via Midland Road.

There is also Route 307. This bus serves the eastern part of Maida Vale along Watsonia Road. It travels between Kalamunda bus station and Midland railway station. This route also goes through Helena Valley.