Woodvale, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Woodvale Perth, Western Australia
Woodvale estate sign
Established	1970s
Postcode(s)	6026
Elevation	37 m (121 ft)
Location	19 km (12 mi) N of Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Joondalup City of Wanneroo
State electorate(s)	Kingsley
Federal Division(s)	Moore
Suburbs around Woodvale: Heathridge Edgewater Pearsall Craigie Woodvale Wangara Padbury Kingsley Madeley

Woodvale is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of two local government areas: the City of Joondalup and the City of Wanneroo. In 2016, about 9,276 people lived there.

Woodvale has clear boundaries. To the south, you'll find Whitfords Avenue. The Mitchell Freeway is on its west side. To the north, it's bordered by Ocean Reef Road, and Wanneroo Road is to the east. A main road called Trappers Drive runs right through Woodvale, connecting Whitfords Avenue to Ocean Reef Road.

Before the late 1970s, Woodvale was mostly farmland. But starting in 1979, new houses began to be built. By 1995, most of the residential areas were finished, including the Woodvale Waters housing estate. Today, there are no farms left in Woodvale.

Many people from different countries have chosen to live in Woodvale. For example, a large number of residents (21.2%) were born in the British Isles. Also, 3.1% of the people living here were born in South Africa. These numbers are much higher than the average for Western Australia and Australia as a whole, showing how diverse Woodvale is.

Getting Around Woodvale

Woodvale has good public transport options. Several Transperth bus routes serve the area, including routes 465, 466, 467, and 468. These buses can take you to either Whitfords Station or Joondalup Station.

Another bus, route 389, travels along Wanneroo Road. This route passes through the part of Woodvale that is in the Wanneroo Council area, which is separated by the Yellagonga Wetlands. The closest train stations for Woodvale residents are Edgewater and Whitfords. Most people prefer to use Whitfords Station because the bus routes connect directly to it.

Learning in Woodvale

Woodvale is home to several schools for students of all ages.

Secondary School

• Woodvale Secondary College: This high school opened its doors in 1985.

Primary Schools

• Woodvale Primary School: This school started in 1987.
• North Woodvale Primary School: This school opened in 1990.
• St Luke's Catholic Primary School: This is a Catholic primary school that began in 1986.

Famous People from Woodvale

Woodvale has been home to some well-known individuals:

• Casey Dellacqua: A talented tennis player. She won the mixed doubles title at the French Open in 2011.
• Graham Edwards: A retired politician who served in both state and federal government.
• Michael Walters: A professional Australian rules footballer.