Postans, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PostansPerth Western Australia, Western Australia |
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Medina Research Station seen from Abercombie Road
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| Postcode(s) | 6167 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Kwinana | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kwinana | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Brand | ||||||||||||||
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Postans is a unique suburb located near Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Kwinana. What makes Postans special is that it currently has no people living there! Instead, it is used for important research and industrial activities.
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A Look Back at Postans
Postans gets its name from one of the first people to settle in the area, George Postans. He arrived in the Colony of Western Australia in 1850. After he was set free, he bought about 100 acres (0.4 square kilometers) of land in 1882. Before it was called Postans, this area was known by another name: "Caledonia."
What Makes Postans Special?
Even though no one lives in Postans, it's a busy place with several important facilities.
Medina Research Station
One key part of Postans is the "Medina Research Station." This station is run by the Department of Agriculture and Food for the state government. Scientists and researchers work here to study plants and farming methods. Their work helps farmers grow better crops and improve agriculture in Western Australia.
Other Important Areas
Postans is also home to several other large-scale operations:
- Quarries: These are places where rocks, sand, or other materials are dug out of the ground. These materials are used for building roads and other construction projects.
- Tailing Pond: This is a special area that holds leftover materials from a nearby factory. The factory, called Alcoa, processes alumina. The pond helps manage these materials safely.
- Kwinana Wastewater Treatment Plant: This facility cleans wastewater from homes and businesses in the area. Cleaning wastewater is very important for protecting the environment and public health.
Getting Around Postans
Even without residents, Postans has some transport links.
Bus Services
One bus route serves the area along Thomas Road:
- 549: This bus travels between Rockingham Station and Fremantle Station.
