Yangebup, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yangebup Perth, Western Australia
The Mater Christi Catholic Church in Yangebup
Postcode(s)	6164
Area	6 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Location	26 km (16 mi) from Perth
LGA(s)	City of Cockburn
State electorate(s)	Cockburn
Federal Division(s)	Fremantle
Suburbs around Yangebup: Spearwood Bibra Lake South Lake Lake Coogee Yangebup Cockburn Central Beeliar Success

Yangebup is a suburb located south of Perth, a big city in Western Australia. It is part of the City of Cockburn area. The suburb gets its name from the beautiful Yangebup Lake nearby.

History of Yangebup

Yangebup's name was first written down in 1841. It might come from an Aboriginal word, Yanget. This word describes a plant like native flax or bullrush. These plants grow around Yangebup Lake. The name 'Yangebup' was officially chosen for the suburb in 1977.

Where is Yangebup?

Yangebup is about 26 kilometers (about 16 miles) away from the center of Perth. It has clear borders around it. To the north, you'll find a freight train line and North Lake Road. Hammond Road is to the east. Beeliar Drive is to the south. And Stock Road is to the west.

Community Groups

Yangebup Progress Association

The Yangebup Progress Association is a group for local residents. They meet every month at the Yangebup Family Centre. This group helps make Yangebup a better place for everyone.

Places and Services

Schools in Yangebup

Yangebup has two primary schools for younger students. They are Yangebup Primary School and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School.

Fun and Recreation

Yangebup is home to Yangebup Lake and Little Rush Lake. These lakes are part of the Beeliar Regional Park. The area also has many local parks for playing and relaxing:

• Ronsard Park
• Visco Park
• Levi Park, which has lots of bushland and a special area for dogs to run freely.
• Pereena Roche Reserve, with a long walking path and a small duck lake. It also has several playgrounds.
• Milgun Reserve, which has several playgrounds for kids.
• Nicholson Reserve, used as the oval for Yangebup Primary School. Local football teams also have their clubrooms here.

Health Services

Yangebup has a medical center where you can see a doctor. There is also a chemist (pharmacy) and a dental clinic. These are all located at the shopping center on Swallow Drive. You can also find a Child Health Nurse at the Yangebup Family Centre on Dunraven Drive.

Animal Care

If your pet needs to see a doctor, Yangebup has a vet clinic. It is located at the shopping center on Swallow Drive.

Getting Around Yangebup

Bus Routes

Buses help people travel in and out of Yangebup. Here are some of the main bus routes:

•        Bus 514 travels between Cockburn Central Station and Murdoch Station. It uses North Lake Road.
•        Bus 520 goes from Cockburn Central Station to Fremantle Station. It also uses North Lake Road.
•        Bus 530 travels from Cockburn Central Station to Fremantle Station. This route uses North Lake Road, Osprey Drive, Yangebup Road, Mainsail Terrace, Spinnaker Heights, Birchley Road, and Beeliar Drive.
•        Buses 531 and 532 connect Cockburn Central Station to Fremantle Station. They both use Beeliar Drive.