Whitford Development Scheme facts for kids
Whitford is a special area located north of Perth, a big city in Western Australia. It's not a single suburb itself, but it's a name used to describe a group of four suburbs that are close together: Hillarys, Kallaroo, Craigie, and Padbury. All these suburbs share the same postcode, which is 6025.
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What is Whitford?
Whitford is a name that helps people talk about this group of suburbs as one area. Even though it's not an official suburb, many places and businesses in the area use "Whitford" in their names. This helps people know they are in this particular part of Perth.
The Heart of Whitford
The main spot, or "centre," of the Whitford area is where two important roads meet. These roads are Whitfords Avenue (also known as Route 83), which runs east to west, and Marmion Avenue (Route 71), which runs north to south. This intersection is a busy place and a good landmark for the area.
Places Named Whitford
You'll find many places in these suburbs that have "Whitford" or "Whitfords" in their name. This shows how important the name is to the community. Some examples include:
- Westfield Whitford City: This is a large shopping centre where people can buy many different things. It used to be called Whitford City Shopping Centre.
- Whitford Catholic Primary School: A school for younger students.
- Whitford Church: A place of worship for the community.
- Whitfords railway station: A train station that helps people travel around the city.
Whitford's History in Government
The name "Whitford" was also used for a special area that elected a representative to the government. This area was called the Electoral District of Whitford. An electoral district is like a zone where people vote for someone to represent them in the government.
Changing Electoral Boundaries
In 1996, the name of this electoral district was changed. It became known as the Electoral District of Hillarys. This often happens when populations change or when new suburbs grow, and the government decides to update the names of these voting areas.
