Nowergup, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NowergupPerth, Western Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 6032 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 40 km2 (15.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 40 km (25 mi) N of Perth City | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Wanneroo | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mindarie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Pearce | ||||||||||||||
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Nowergup is a quiet, rural area located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Wanneroo, a local government area. This peaceful suburb is known for its open spaces and natural beauty.
History of Nowergup
The name Nowergup comes from a nearby lake, Lake Nowergup. Surveyor General John Septimus Roe first wrote down the lake's name in 1841. The word "Nowergup" is from the Noongar language. It might mean "place of sweet water," which sounds lovely! The name was officially approved for the suburb in 1982.
Where is Nowergup?
Nowergup is surrounded by several roads and natural features. To the north, you'll find Romeo Road and Karoborup Road. The Mitchell Freeway is to the west, and Pinjar Road is to the east. To the south, it's bordered by Hester Avenue and Wattle Avenue.
In 2011, a census showed that 212 people lived in Nowergup. They lived in 81 homes.
What You Can Find in Nowergup
Nowergup is mostly a farming area with lots of open space. You'll find several plant nurseries here. These are places where plants are grown and sold.
Along Wanneroo Road, there's the Ocean View Tavern. You can also visit the Nowergup Lake wetland and fauna sanctuary. This is a special place for local wildlife.
A large part of the Neerabup National Park is in the western area of Nowergup. This park is a protected natural space. The area also has most of the Pinjar Pine Plantation, which is a forest of pine trees. You'll also find places where sand and limestone are dug up from the ground. There is also a facility that helps treat water.
Just south of Nowergup is Barbagallo Raceway. This is a famous place for motorsport events in Western Australia. It's where people race cars and motorbikes.
The Nowergup railway depot is also located here, near Hester Avenue. This is a place where trains are kept and maintained.
