Mount Helena, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount HelenaPerth, Western Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 6082 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Mundaring | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Electoral district of Swan Hills | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hasluck | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Helena is a lovely suburb located about 35 kilometers (22 miles) away from Perth, a big city in Western Australia. It's part of the Shire of Mundaring. In 2016, about 3,185 people lived there.
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The Story of Mount Helena
Mount Helena wasn't always called that! It was first known as White's Mill. This name came from Abraham White. In 1882, he built a saw mill with Edward Vivien Harvey Keane and James Wright. This mill made wooden sleepers for the Eastern Railway. This railway was being built from Guildford to Chidlows Well.
Later, from 1898, the area was called Lion Mill. But in 1924, it got its current name, Mount Helena. The local Progress Association really wanted a new name. Their first idea, "Hillcrest," was rejected because another place in New South Wales already had that name.
Their next suggestion, "Mount Helena," was a success! This name fit the area well because it has hills. It also showed that the suburb was in the middle of the Helena River district.
Schools in Mount Helena
Mount Helena has two schools for students. These are Mount Helena Primary School and Eastern Hills Senior High School. Both schools are located right next to each other on Keane Street East.
Fun Local Activities
Mount Helena has many active groups for the community and for sports. These groups help people get involved and have fun.
Some of these groups include the Mount Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade. There is also the Mount Helena Resident and Ratepayers Association. A badminton club meets at the local Eastern Hills High School.
The Railway Reserve Heritage Trail is a popular path that goes through the suburb. You can find it passing right behind the Mount Helena Tavern. It's a great place for walks and bike rides.
Exciting Local Events
For many years, the Mount Helena Whim Festival has been a special event. It started in 2009 and happens every two years in Pioneer Park.
In 2018, the first Hills Billy Cart Festival was held. Kids and adults raced billy carts down Evans Street!
In 2019, these two fun events joined together. They became known as the Mount Helena Classic.
Today, the Hills Billy Cart Festival happens every year in October. It is organized by Hills Billy Carts Inc. The Mount Helena Whim Festival still takes place every two years. It's held on its traditional date, the last Sunday of October. This festival is put on by the Mount Helena Residents and Ratepayers Progress Association.
Getting Around Mount Helena
You can get around Mount Helena using local bus services.
- Bus route 328 travels from Chidlow to Midland Station. This bus serves Elliott Road, Keane Street, Sawyers Road, Stretch Road, and Osborne Street.
- Bus route 331 goes from Mundaring to Wundowie. This bus serves Osborne Street, Stretch Road, Keane Street, Sawyers Road, Evans Street, Dibble Street, Princess Road, Cook Street, Chidlow Street, and Elliott Road.
