Postcode(s) 6164 Location 26 km (16 mi) from Perth Population 6,089 (2006 census) Lga City of Cockburn | Yangebup Cockburn Central Postal code 6164 Federal division Division of Fremantle State electorate(s) Cockburn | |
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Yangebup is a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia in the City of Cockburn. It takes its name from the nearby Yangebup Lake.
Contents
- Map of Yangebup WA 6164 Australia
- History
- Geography
- Yangebup Progress Association
- Child health nurse
- Education
- Recreation
- Medical
- Vet
- References
Map of Yangebup WA 6164, Australia
History
The name Yangebup was first recorded in 1841 and may be derived from the Aboriginal word, Yanget, for the species of native flax or bullrush found around the lake. It was approved as the name for the suburb in 1977.
Geography
The suburb is located 26 km from Perth's central business district. It is bounded by the freight rail line and North Lake Road to the north, Hammond Road to the east, Beeliar Drive to the south and Stock Road to the west.
Yangebup Progress Association
The Yangebup Progress Association Inc (YPA) is the local residents group in Yangebup that meets on a monthly basis at the Yangebup Family Centre.
Child health nurse
Yangebup also has a child health nurse clinic located at the Yangebup Family Centre, which offers a range of services for families with babies and young children.
Education
Yangebup has two primary schools: Yangebup Primary School, Mater Christi Catholic Primary School. It also has a school from primary to secondary school: Divine Mercy College
Recreation
Yangebup Lake and Little Rush Lake, which forms part of the Beeliar Regional Park are located within the area. There are also several local parks in the area including:
Medical
Yangebup has a medical centre, chemist and dental clinic located at the shopping centre on Swallow Drive. There is also a Child Health Nurse located at the Yangebup Family Centre on Dunraven Drive.
Vet
Yangebup has a vet clinic at the shopping centre on Swallow Drive.