Mount Nasura, Western Australia facts for kids

Mount Nasura is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Armadale. This area is quite hilly and is mostly made up of homes. The only main non-residential building is the Armadale Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital.

Mount Nasura is bordered by several roads and natural features. To the north, you'll find Brookton Highway and Hill Street. Paterson Road is to the west, and Canns and Carradine Roads are to the southwest. The Neerigin Brook forms part of its southern boundary, and Albany Highway is to the east.

The Story Behind Mount Nasura's Name

The name "Mount Nasura" comes from an old vineyard called "Derry na Sura." This name is Gaelic, which is an old Irish language, and it means "Valley of the Vine." This vineyard used to be on the hillside above Albany Highway.

Early Days of the Vineyard

The vineyard started in the early 1890s. It was created by two men: Martin E. Jull, who worked for the railway, and Dr. J. M. Fergusson-Stewart. In 1896, a rich English gentleman named Sir Arthur Stepney bought Dr. Fergusson-Stewart's share. For a while, the vineyard was known as the Stepney Jull Armadale Vineyard.

Martin Jull sold his part to Sir Arthur Stepney in 1899. After that, Sir Arthur Stepney made the vineyard much bigger and officially renamed it the Derry NaSura Vineyard. He also planted a large orchard next to the vines. In 1904, he built a big cellar building. This building became a well-known landmark on the hillside, visible from the small town below. In the early 1900s, this vineyard was one of the most important businesses in Armadale, along with the local brickworks.

Changes Over Time

Sir Arthur Stepney passed away in 1909. After his death, two new owners, H. C. Sewell and C. Crocker, took over the vineyard. They continued to invest in and improve the business. In 1946, the vineyard was bought by G. Hack and W. Clowes. At that time, it was very large, covering 268 acres, with 100 acres planted with grapevines.

However, the grapevines were removed in the 1950s. Later, the old cellar building was taken down. A group of private investors bought the land. In 1966, the area was approved to be used for building homes. Over the next few decades, the terraced hillsides, once covered in vines, slowly became covered with houses.

How the Suburb Got Its Name

During the 1980s and 1990s, the people living in the area worked hard to change its name. They wanted it to be called Mount Nasura instead of just being part of Armadale. Their efforts were successful, and that's how the suburb got its current name.

Getting Around Mount Nasura

Mount Nasura has bus services that connect it to nearby areas and the wider Perth region. These buses make it easier for residents to travel for school, work, or other activities.

Bus Routes

• Bus route 219: This bus travels between Armadale Station and Kelmscott Station. It stops along Albany Highway and serves the Armadale Health Service.
• Bus route 220: This route connects Armadale Station to the Perth Busport in the city center. It also uses Albany Highway.
• Bus route 241: This bus runs in a loop, starting and ending at Kelmscott Station. It serves the Brookton Highway area.