Wilson, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WilsonPerth, Western Australia |
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Castledare Boys' Home, Wilson
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| Postcode(s) | 6107 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canning | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Victoria Park, Cannington | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Tangney | ||||||||||||||
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Wilson is a friendly suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Canning and sits on the north side of the Canning River.
Wilson is an older suburb with lots of green spaces. It's also close to big shopping centers in South Perth. Many students from Curtin University like living here because it's easy to get to the university.
You can find cool places in Wilson like Castledare, the Kent Street Weir, and the Lo Quay River Cafe. There are also several parks, including Centenary Park, Thomas Moore Park, and Alderley Park, perfect for playing or relaxing.
Getting Around Wilson
Wilson has good public transport, especially buses. Buses connect Wilson to many other places, making it easy to travel without a car.
Bus Routes
Buses are a main way to get around Wilson and nearby areas. They can take you to train stations and city centers.
- Buses like the 72, 75, 100, 177, 178, 179, and 509 connect Wilson to places like Cannington Station, Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, Bull Creek Station, and Canning Bridge Station.
- The CircleRoute buses (998 and 999) also pass through Wilson. These buses go in a big loop, connecting many suburbs around Perth.
