White Gum Valley, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids White Gum Valley Perth, Western Australia
Pitts Lane, White Gum Valley
Postcode(s)	6162
LGA(s)	City of Fremantle
State electorate(s)	Fremantle
Federal Division(s)	Fremantle
Suburbs around White Gum Valley: Fremantle Fremantle O'Connor Fremantle White Gum Valley O'Connor Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Hilton

White Gum Valley is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Fremantle. This area sits just behind the main hill that is east of Fremantle.

What's in a Name? The Story of White Gum Valley

The exact reason for the name "White Gum Valley" isn't fully known. However, people believe it was named after a type of tree. This tree is called the tuart tree (Eucalyptus gomphocephala). It's also sometimes known as the white gum tree.

Tuart trees have bark that looks bleached white or light grey. They are native to this area, meaning they naturally grow there.

Exploring the Geography of White Gum Valley

White Gum Valley has clear borders. To the south, you'll find South Street. Carrington Street is on its eastern side. Stevens Street forms the northern border, and Edmund Street is to the west.

How Did Streets Get Their Names?

Many streets in White Gum Valley are named after important families who were among the first to live in the area. For example, Samson Street is named after Sir Frederick Samson.

Most of the streets that run from north to south are named after towns and places in the Murchison and Mid West parts of Western Australia. These include Yilgarn Street, Wiluna Street, Nannine Avenue, Yalgoo Avenue, Wongan Avenue, and Minilya Avenue.

Green Spaces: Parks and Reserves

White Gum Valley is home to two lovely parks. Davies Reserve is located in the western part of the suburb. Valley Park can be found right in the middle. Just north of the suburb, in Fremantle, you'll find the Royal Fremantle Golf Club and the Fremantle Golf Course.

Schools in White Gum Valley

White Gum Valley Primary School is located in the western part of the suburb. There was also another school, Kim Beazley School, which used to help students with special learning needs. This school closed in 2008. The building was taken down in 2011 to make space for new homes.

Getting Around: Transport in White Gum Valley

You can get around White Gum Valley and to other places using buses.

Bus Routes Serving the Area

Here are some of the bus routes that go through White Gum Valley:

•        Route 114: This bus travels from Lake Coogee to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station. It uses Carrington Street.
•        Route 502: This route connects Fremantle Station to Bull Creek Station. It serves Edmund Street, Watkins Street, and Carrington Street.

Other bus routes also run along South Street, which borders the suburb:

•        Route 160: This bus goes from Fremantle Station to the WACA Ground.
•        Route 998: This is part of the CircleRoute and goes clockwise from Fremantle Station and back, with limited stops.
•        Route 999: This is also part of the CircleRoute but goes anti-clockwise from Fremantle Station and back, with limited stops.