Tapping, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TappingPerth, Western Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 6065 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 27 km (17 mi) N of Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Wanneroo | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wanneroo | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Pearce | ||||||||||||||
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Tapping is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Wanneroo. Tapping began in the early 1990s. It was originally a new part of the Wanneroo area.
The name Tapping was chosen to honor an early family. This family settled in the Wanneroo area. William Tapping arrived in 1886. Molly and Dolly Tapping worked as postmistresses for many years. The suburb's name was officially approved in 1997.
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Where is Tapping Located?
Tapping has clear boundaries around it. Joondalup Drive is to the north. Pinjar Road is to the east. Conti Road marks the southern edge. Wanneroo Road is to the west.
Who Lives in Tapping?
In 2011, Tapping had 8,946 people living there. This was a big jump from 2001. In 2001, only 229 people lived in Tapping. More houses were built on land once used for farming. This caused the population to grow a lot.
The average age of people in Tapping was 30 years old. Most people said they had no religion (25.3%). Other common religions were Anglican (23.7%) and Catholic (22.0%).
Schools in Tapping
Tapping has several schools for students.
Private Schools
- St Stephen's School, Carramar Campus, is a private school. It is an extension of the main St Stephen's School. This school teaches both primary and secondary students.
Public Primary Schools
- Tapping Primary School opened in 2007.
- Spring Hill Primary School opened in 2011.
Both public schools teach children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Public High Schools
Tapping does not have its own public high school. Older students attend high school nearby. They go to Wanneroo Senior High School or Kinross College.
Getting Around Tapping
Buses help people travel in Tapping. They connect to the Joondalup Train Line. You can catch a train at Whitfords or Joondalup stations.
Bus Routes
- Route 390: Travels from Joondalup Station to Banksia Grove. It uses Wanneroo Road, Clarkson Avenue, Yandella Promenade, and Pinjar Road.
- Route 467: Goes from Joondalup Station to Whitfords Station. It travels along Joondalup Drive, Waldburg Drive, and Carosa Road.
- Route 468: Connects Joondalup Station to Whitfords Station. This route uses Wanneroo Road.
The 2023 Bushfire
Tapping was greatly impacted by the 2023 Wanneroo bushfire. This event caused serious effects on the suburb.
