Manning, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ManningPerth, Western Australia |
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| Established | 1940s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6152 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of South Perth | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | South Perth | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Swan | ||||||||||||||
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Manning is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is a welcoming community with lots of green spaces.
History of Manning
The land that is now Manning was first bought by Henry Manning in 1856. Henry was an unmarried man. His brother, Charles Alexander Manning, managed the land for him. Charles came to the colony in 1854 and later became the mayor of Fremantle. A mayor is the elected leader of a city or town.
Henry Manning left his land to his brother's family. In 1936 and 1937, the family sold about 167 acres of land. This land was sold to the Christian Brothers. They used it to build Aquinas College.
The area was divided into smaller blocks for homes in 1948. It was first called "The Manning Estate." Later, the name was officially shortened to just Manning.
Location and Features
Manning is about 7 kilometres south of the main city area, known as the Perth central business district. It is also very close to Curtin University, a large university.
The suburb has many beautiful green open spaces. It is also near the Canning River foreshore, which is the land along the river. This makes Manning a great place for outdoor activities.
Schools in Manning
Manning is home to several schools for young people. These include:
- Manning Primary School, located on Ley Street.
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School, found at the corner of Ley Street and Cloister Avenue.
- Curtin Primary School, which used to be called Koonawarra Primary School, on Goss Avenue.
