Malaga, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MalagaPerth, Western Australia |
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Aerial view of Malaga from the north-east
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||
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Malaga (/məˈlɑːɡə/) is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It's about 11 kilometers (7 miles) north of Perth's city center, within the City of Swan. This area started to develop with new buildings and homes around 10 years before World War I began.
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Where Did Malaga Get Its Name?
The name Malaga might come from a city in Spain called Málaga. Another idea is that it comes from an Aboriginal word, malaga, which means "ironstone." The name was officially approved in 1969.
What Is Malaga Like?
Malaga is mostly an industrial area. This means it has many businesses and factories, not many homes. In fact, the 2006 census showed that only 28 people lived there. However, over 12,000 people work in the more than 2,400 businesses located in Malaga.
Important Places in Malaga
Malaga is home to a Transperth bus depot. This is where buses are stored and maintained. It is operated by a company called Path Transit.
Getting Around Malaga
Buses are the main way to get around Malaga and connect to other parts of Perth. Several bus routes serve the area.
Bus Routes Serving Malaga
- Route 344: This bus travels between Morley Bus Station and Warwick Station. It uses Malaga Drive and Marshall Road.
- Route 360: This bus goes from Alexander Heights Shopping Centre to Perth Busport. It serves Illawarra Crescent and Alexander Drive.
- Route 361: Another bus from Alexander Heights Shopping Centre to Perth Busport. It also uses Alexander Drive.
- Route 362: This route connects Ballajura to Perth Busport. It travels along Cassowary Drive, Illawarra Crescent, and Alexander Drive.
- Route 378: This bus goes from Alexander Heights to Mirrabooka Bus Station. It uses Cassowary Drive, Illawarra Crescent, and Alexander Drive.
- Route 449: This route runs from Malaga to Warwick Station. It serves Marshall Road and Beach Road.
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Aerial view of Malaga from the north-east
