Malaga, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Malaga Perth, Western Australia
Aerial view of Malaga from the north-east
Postcode(s)	6090
Area	6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)	City of Swan
State electorate(s)	West Swan
Federal Division(s)	Division of Cowan
Suburbs around Malaga: Koondoola Ballajura Whiteman Mirrabooka Malaga Bennett Springs Dianella Noranda Beechboro

Malaga (/məˈlɑːɡə/) is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north of the CBD, in the City of Swan.

Early real estate development occurred in the decade before the first world war.

Etymology

The suburb is thought to be named after either the Spanish city of Málaga, or the Aboriginal word malaga which means ironstone. The name was approved in 1969.

Demographics

Malaga is an industrial precinct. Currently there are 2409 businesses with a workforce of over 12,000 people. The 2006 census listed only 28 people living in the suburb.

Significant facilities

The suburb contains a Transperth bus depot operated by Path Transit.

Transport

Bus

•        344 Morley Bus Station to Warwick Station – serves Malaga Drive and Marshall Road
•        360 Alexander Heights Shopping Centre to Perth Busport – serves Illawarra Crescent and Alexander Drive
•        361 Alexander Heights Shopping Centre to Perth Busport – serves Alexander Drive
•        362 Ballajura to Perth Busport – serves Cassowary Drive, Illawarra Crescent and Alexander Drive
•        378 Alexander Heights to Mirrabooka Bus Station – serves Cassowary Drive, Illawarra Crescent and Alexander Drive
•        449 Malaga to Warwick Station – serves Marshall Road and Beach Road