Tuart Hill, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tuart HillPerth, Western Australia |
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St Kieran Catholic Church, Tuart Hill
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| Established | 1950s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6060 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.11 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 8 km (5 mi) N of Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Stirling | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Balcatta | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Perth | ||||||||||||||
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Tuart Hill is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It's a friendly place with a cool history!
The name Tuart Hill comes from a special tree called the tuart tree. Lots of these trees used to grow here, especially near a place called Dog Swamp. Back in 1914, people wanted to call the suburb "Grenville." But that name sounded too much like "Granville" in New South Wales, so it wasn't chosen.
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Fun Events in Tuart Hill
Since 1914, the Osborne Park Agricultural Society has held its yearly show right here in Tuart Hill. It takes place at Robinson Reserve.
This exciting show usually happens around the last weekend of November. It's a two-day event, on Friday and Saturday. You can see amazing local produce, cute animals, and even farm livestock. Plus, there are fun carnival rides and dazzling fireworks to enjoy!
Cool Places to Go
Tuart Hill has two big areas for sports and outdoor fun: Grenville Reserve and Robinson Reserve.
Grenville Reserve
Grenville Reserve is a large oval perfect for cricket and football. It has lots of great facilities. You'll find tennis courts, a playground for younger kids, and cricket nets. There are also changing rooms, club rooms, and public toilets. The Tuart Hill Cricket Club uses this ground in summer. Other groups use it during the winter months.
Robinson Reserve
Robinson Reserve is another great spot for cricket in the summer. The Osborne Park Cricket Club has been based here since 1919. Right next to Robinson Reserve, you'll find the Osborne Library and Community Centre. It's a handy place for books and community activities.
Schools in Tuart Hill
Tuart Hill has several schools for different age groups.
Primary Schools
There are two primary schools in the suburb. One is the public Tuart Hill Primary School. It's a historic building, having first opened in 1910 as Grenville State School. The other is a private school called St Kieran Catholic Primary School.
High Schools and Colleges
For older students, Servite College is a Catholic high school located in Tuart Hill. It's the only high school currently in the suburb. There used to be a Tuart Hill Senior High School. It closed in the early 1980s. It then became Tuart College. This college is run by the Western Australian Education Department. It offers many courses. Students can prepare for university with a Year 12 TEE program. It also has classes for adults and English language courses.
Getting Around Tuart Hill
Tuart Hill is well-connected by public transport, mainly buses. There are many bus routes that help people travel around the suburb and to other parts of Perth.
Bus Routes
Buses connect Tuart Hill to important places like Perth Busport and Stirling Station. Some routes serve Main Street, Stoneham Street, York Street, and Royal Street. Other buses go towards Osborne Park. You can also catch buses from Glendalough Station.
The CircleRoute buses (998 and 999) also pass through Tuart Hill. These buses travel in a big loop around Perth. They serve Morley Drive, making it easy to get to many different areas.
Many bus routes also use Wanneroo Road. These routes can take you to places like Mirrabooka Bus Station, Kingsway City, and Warwick Station. Some even go all the way to Wanneroo.
Famous People From Tuart Hill
Some well-known people have lived in Tuart Hill!
- Courtney Murphy - He was the 2nd runner-up on Australian Idol in 2004.
- Greg Egan - A famous writer known for his hard science fiction books.
