Shelley, Western Australia facts for kids

Shelley is a friendly suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Canning, a local government area. This lovely place is known for its connection to the beautiful Canning River.

History of Shelley

Shelley used to be part of another suburb called Riverton. This changed around the mid-1960s. People believe the name "Shelley" comes from the many shells found along the shores of the Canning River. Imagine finding cool shells there!

Where is Shelley?

Shelley has clear borders that help you know where it is. Its northern edge follows Riverton Drive North, right along the river. To the east, the border starts from Riverton Drive East. It then goes along streets like Barbican Street East, Tudor Avenue South, Tribute Street, Modillion Avenue, and Corinthian Road East.

A big road called Leach Highway forms the southwestern border. It then turns up to Fifth Avenue. From there, the border zigzags back up to Riverton Drive North.

Learning in Shelley

Shelley has its own primary school, Shelley Primary School. You can find it off Monota Avenue. Older students in Shelley usually go to Rossmoyne Senior High School. This high school is well-known in the area. For those looking to study after high school, Curtin University is also very close by.

Shopping in Shelley

If you need to buy things, Shelley has a local shopping spot. It's called Shelley Hub. You can find this handy center on Tribute Street West. It's a great place for everyday needs.

Getting Around Shelley

Getting around Shelley is easy because there are many bus routes. Residents can catch major buses to different places.

Bus Routes

• The 998 and 999 CircleRoute buses travel along Leach Highway.
  • The 998 bus goes clockwise to Fremantle.
  • The 999 bus goes anti-clockwise towards Curtin University.
• Another bus service is the 178. This bus travels from Bull Creek Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.

Here are some specific bus routes that serve Shelley:

•        178: This bus goes from Bull Creek Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station. It serves Fifth Avenue, Corinthian Road, Beatrice Avenue, Tribute Street, Modillion Avenue, and Corbel Street.
•        998: This is part of the CircleRoute. It goes from Fremantle Station (clockwise) with limited stops. It serves Leach Highway.
•        999: This is also part of the CircleRoute. It goes from Fremantle Station (anti-clockwise) with limited stops. It serves Leach Highway.

Buses also serve Barbican Street East:

•        75: This bus travels from Canning Vale to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
•        179: This bus goes from Bull Creek Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
•        509: This bus connects Bull Creek Station to Cannington Station.