Churchlands, Western Australia

Churchlands Perth, Western Australia
Herdsman Lake looking SE towards Perth city centre
Churchlands
Population:	2,500 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode:	6018
LGA:	City of Stirling
State District:	Churchlands
Federal Division:	Curtin
Suburbs around Churchlands: Wembley Downs Doubleview Woodlands Wembley Downs Churchlands Glendalough Floreat Floreat Wembley

Coordinates: 31°55′19″S 115°47′24″E / 31.922°S 115.79°E / -31.922; 115.79

Churchlands is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia located approx. 8 km North-West from the CBD within the Local Government Area of the City of Stirling. Churchlands is an expensive suburb with most homes built after the 1980s. Most homes are very large and opulent with expensive locales such as Bishop Riley Way and Mantua Crescent. Its post code is 6018.

This suburb became known as "Churchlands" after being purchased by the Roman Catholic Church in 1891.

Schools in the area include Churchlands Primary, Woodlands Primary, Churchlands Senior High School, Hale School and Newman College.

One of the main attractions of Churchlands is the large Herdsman Lake on the eastern border of the suburb. The lake is highly populated by many bird, amphibian and freshwater fish species. The lake is also a popular family destination and walking region.

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Churchlands (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC51286&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-10-05.