Vasse, Western Australia facts for kids
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Old Vasse Primary School Precinct, 2013.
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 Vasse
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1927 |
| Postcode(s) | 6280 |
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| LGA(s) | City of Busselton |
| State electorate(s) | Vasse |
| Federal Division(s) | Forrest |
Vasse is a suburb located in the beautiful South West region of Western Australia. It is part of the City of Busselton. Vasse is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of Busselton. It is also 240 kilometers (149 miles) southwest of Perth, the capital city. In 2021, about 2,853 people lived in Vasse.
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Where is Vasse?
Vasse is found in the South West part of Western Australia. It is a suburb of the city of Busselton. You can find it about 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of Busselton. It is also about 240 kilometers (149 miles) southwest of Perth. The local government area for Vasse is the City of Busselton.
How Vasse Got Its Name
The name "Vasse" comes from the Vasse River and Vasse Estuary. These were named after a French sailor named Thomas Vasse. He went missing in this area in June 1801. This happened during an expedition led by Nicolas Baudin.
A Look at Vasse's History
The land where Vasse is today was first home to the Wardandi people. The townsite of Vasse was officially named in 1927. Before that, the area was known as Newtown. A hall, originally called Newtown Hall, was built in 1898. The Old Vasse Primary School was built in 1901. A newer school replaced it on the same site in 1960. This area has been used for schooling since at least 1884. There was even a public school here in 1869.
Vasse Today
For a long time, Vasse was mostly a farming area. In 2001, only about 75 people lived there. But things started to change in 2004. That's when new houses began to be built. Today, Vasse has a government primary school. It also has a high school called Cape Naturaliste College, which opened in 2008. In 2023, the boundary between Vasse and Kealy was moved. This was done to make it easier to know where each suburb begins.
