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Attadale, Western Australia

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Population
  
5,720 (2006 census)

Postcode(s)
  
6156

LGA(s)
  
City of Melville

Founded
  
1896

Federal division
  
Division of Tangney

Established
  
1896

Location
  
9 km (6 mi) from Perth

State electorate(s)
  
Bicton

Postal code
  
6156

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Attadale is an affluent riverside suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Melville.

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Map of Attadale WA 6156, Australia

It was the first subdivision of A.P. Matheson's Melville Water Park Estate. Attadale was named after an estate in Scotland situated on the south side of Loch Carron.

The suburb is located between the central business district and Fremantle along the southern side of the Swan River. Its extensive foreshore has many open spaces for residents and visitors including a large public open space along Burke Drive where residents can take their dogs for recreational activities.

Notable persons

  • Peter Moylan, pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball, is from Attadale.
  • Brendan Nash, former Queensland state cricket player, now playing for the West Indies.
  • Luke McPharlin, a key position player for the Fremantle Dockers, attended Attadale Primary School.
  • Heath Ledger, actor, has lived in Attadale.
  • Mitchell Marsh, cricketer who plays for the Australian national cricket team, Western Australia and Perth Scorchers.
  • Shaun Marsh, cricketer who plays for the Australian national cricket team, Western Australia and Perth Scorchers.

    • Education

    Attadale contains three schools: Attadale Primary School, Santa Maria College and Mel Maria Catholic Primary School.

    Facilities

    Attadale Tennis Club (also known as St Joseph Pignatelli Tennis Club) is a parish club providing tennis facilities (with 6 synthetic courts), and is located on the corner of Wichmann Rd, and Galloway St.

    References

    Attadale, Western Australia Wikipedia
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