Melville, Western Australia facts for kids
This page is about the suburb of Melville. For the Perth local government authority, see City of Melville.
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| Postcode(s) | 6156 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Melville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bicton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Tangney | ||||||||||||||
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Melville is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia located within the likewise named City of Melville.
History
Melville is named after the nearby Melville Water, a section of the Swan River. Melville Water was named after Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, by Governor James Stirling. The name was first used in the area for the Melville Park Estate in 1896.
Transport
Bus
- 111 Fremantle Station to WACA Ground – serves Canning Highway
- 114 Lake Coogee to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station – serves Marmion Street
- 502 Fremantle Station to Bull Creek Station – serves Leach Highway
- 910 Fremantle Station to Perth Busport (high frequency) – serves Canning Highway
- 915 Fremantle Station to Bull Creek Station (high frequency) – serves Marmion Street
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