Mundijong, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mundijong Perth, Western Australia
Paterson Street, Mundijong
Established	1890s
Postcode(s)	6123
Area	18.4 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
Location	41 km (25 mi) from Perth 21 km (13 mi) from Armadale 47 km (29 mi) from Mandurah 8 km (5 mi) from Byford 43 km (27 mi) from Pinjarra
LGA(s)	Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
State electorate(s)	Darling Range
Federal Division(s)	Canning
Suburbs around Mundijong: Oldbury Cardup Cardup Oldbury Mundijong Whitby Mardella Mardella Jarrahdale

Mundijong is a suburb located just outside Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. It was first settled in the 1890s.

This area was originally called Jarrahdale Junction. This was because it was where two important railway lines met. One line was the Jarrahdale to Rockingham railway line. The other was the main government railway line from Perth to Bunbury, built in 1893.

In 2016, a census counted 1,232 people living in Mundijong.

History of Mundijong's Name

A town started to grow around the railway junction. A large timber depot was built there, which included a special mill to smooth wood.

The town was first named "Manjedal" in 1893. People thought this was the correct Aboriginal name for the area. However, in 1897, it was discovered that this name was incorrect. So, the name was officially changed to Mundijong. It became an official locality on May 1, 1997.

Getting Around Mundijong

Mundijong has bus services that help people travel to nearby towns and cities.

Bus Services

Buses connect Mundijong to Armadale Station, which is a major transport hub.

•        Bus route 252 travels from Mundijong to Armadale Station. It uses Paterson Street and Soldiers Road.
•        Bus route 253 travels from Jarrahdale to Armadale Station. It also passes through Mundijong on Watkins Road, Paterson Street, and Soldiers Road.