Wangara, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WangaraPerth, Western Australia |
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Wanneroo Market in Wangara
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| Postcode(s) | 6065 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Wanneroo | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Landsdale | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Pearce | ||||||||||||||
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Wangara is a busy area in Perth, Western Australia. It's known as a "light industrial" suburb, which means it has many businesses that make or store things, and offer services for other businesses. It's part of the City of Wanneroo.
About Wangara
Wangara is one of Perth's most active industrial areas. It is located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of the main city center of Perth. Think of it as a central spot for industries in the northern part of Perth.
It is also quite close, about 10 kilometers (6 miles), to Joondalup. Joondalup is a big city north of the Swan River.
In Wangara, you will find many large buildings called warehouses. These are used to store goods. There are also many businesses that provide industrial services. This means they help other companies with things like fixing machines or providing special equipment.
You can also find places to buy new and used cars, mechanics to fix vehicles, and shops selling work clothes. Some businesses help with digging or landscaping products. There are also places that convert vehicles to use gas.
Getting Around Wangara
Public transport in Wangara is mainly by bus. The Transperth bus service connects Wangara to other parts of Perth.
Bus Routes
Several bus routes serve Wangara, helping people travel to and from the area.
- Route 355 travels from Whitfords Station to Ellenbrook Central. It uses roads like Wanneroo Road, Prindiville Drive, and Hartman Drive.
- Route 376 goes from Whitfords Station to Mirrabooka Bus Station. This route uses Gnangara Road.
- Route 389 connects Wanneroo to Perth Busport in the city center. It runs along Wanneroo Road.
- Route 468 travels from Whitfords Station to Joondalup Station. This route also uses Wanneroo Road.
