High Wycombe, Western Australia
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High Wycombeis a suburb of Perth, Western Australia
, located within the Shire of Kalamunda
. High Wycombe lies east of the Perth CBD at the base of the Darling Scarp
(commonly referred to as the foothills).
High Wycombe is located directly east of Perth Airport
, west of Maida Vale
, north of Forrestfield
, and south of the industrial suburb of Hazelmere
.
High Wycombe is a large suburb in area, with its main population centred around roads that connect from Newburn Road, and bounded by Kalamunda Road
to the north, Wittenoom Road to the west, Maida Vale Road to the south, and Roe Highway
to the east. The suburb's growth is mainly in this area, however the estate of Jacaranda Springs, which is based on the northern side of Kalamunda Road
, is also experiencing growth. A sparsely populated area around Milner Road is also part of the suburb.
At the 2006 census, High Wycombe had a population of 10,447.
bus routes operated by sWAn Transit
access the area from the Perth CBD (City busport) and travel through up into the hills to Kalamunda. sWAn Transit also operate the school special bus services to and from the two main high schools in the area (Kalamunda SHS and Darling Range SC) during the school calendar.
Transperth train services operate out of Midland train station along the Midland Line every day of the week. Nearby railway stations include Guildford and West Midland/Woodbridge.
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, located within the Shire of Kalamunda
Shire of Kalamunda
The Shire of Kalamunda is a Local Government Area in the eastern suburbs of the Western Australian capital city of Perth, located about east of Perth's central business district. The Shire covers an area of , much of which is state forest rising into the Darling Scarp to the east...
. High Wycombe lies east of the Perth CBD at the base of the Darling Scarp
Darling Scarp
The Darling Scarp, also referred to as the Darling Range or Darling Ranges, is a low escarpment running north-south to the east of the Swan Coastal Plain and Perth, Western Australia...
(commonly referred to as the foothills).
High Wycombe is located directly east of Perth Airport
Perth Airport
Perth Airport is an Australian domestic and international airport serving Perth, the capital and largest city of Western Australia. The airport itself is located in the suburb of Perth Airport....
, west of Maida Vale
Maida Vale, Western Australia
Maida Vale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the Shire of Kalamunda. Kalamunda Road runs through the suburb.Within the suburb there is a primary school , a golf course, numerous parks/ovals , small shops including a BP Petrol station and a heated swimming pool...
, north of Forrestfield
Forrestfield, Western Australia
Forrestfield is a suburb of the Shire of Kalamunda in Western Australia. It lies 15 km to the southeast of Perth at the base of the Darling Scarp and the Southern border of the International Airport. There is authority to suggest it is named after Western Australia's first premier, John Forrest...
, and south of the industrial suburb of Hazelmere
Hazelmere, Western Australia
Hazelmere is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Bordered by Roe Highway to the east, and the Great Eastern Highway Bypass to the south, Hazelmere is located at the northern edge of Perth Airport land.It is in the City of Swan local government area....
.
High Wycombe is a large suburb in area, with its main population centred around roads that connect from Newburn Road, and bounded by Kalamunda Road
Kalamunda Road
Kalamunda Road is a minor arterial road linking the historic suburb of South Guildford with the Darling Scarp town of Kalamunda, in Perth, Western Australia....
to the north, Wittenoom Road to the west, Maida Vale Road to the south, and Roe Highway
Roe Highway
Roe Highway is a limited access dual carriageway in Western Australia. It links Great Northern Highway and Middle Swan Road with Kwinana Freeway. It is one of the key heavy vehicle routes in the Perth metropolitan area. Aside from intersections, the speed limit is 100 km/h for most of its length...
to the east. The suburb's growth is mainly in this area, however the estate of Jacaranda Springs, which is based on the northern side of Kalamunda Road
Kalamunda Road
Kalamunda Road is a minor arterial road linking the historic suburb of South Guildford with the Darling Scarp town of Kalamunda, in Perth, Western Australia....
, is also experiencing growth. A sparsely populated area around Milner Road is also part of the suburb.
At the 2006 census, High Wycombe had a population of 10,447.
Education
- High Wycombe Primary School, Newburn Road (public school)
- Edney Primary School, Edney Road (public school)
- Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School (private school)
Parks and sporting reserves
- Scott Reserve - Home of the High Wycombe cricket club and High Wycombe Bulldogs football teams. The oval is also shared by Edney Primary School, and is mainly used by the school as their oval.
- Flemming Reserve - small oval with night lighting, small playground and public toilets, small skate park and BMX track.
- High Wycombe Recreation Centre - Indoor sports, dancing, martial arts and meeting place. Borders on Edney Road Primary school and Scott Reserve, and like Scott Reserve is used by Edney Primary School, albeit far less frequently.
Public transportation and infrastructure
Regular TransperthTransperth
Transperth is the brand name of the public transport system in Perth, Western Australia. It is operated by the Public Transport Authority.-History:...
bus routes operated by sWAn Transit
SWAn transit
Swan Transit is a private bus operator whose primary purpose is to provide commuter bus services in and near the city of Perth, Western Australia. It is part of Transit Systems Australia.-History:...
access the area from the Perth CBD (City busport) and travel through up into the hills to Kalamunda. sWAn Transit also operate the school special bus services to and from the two main high schools in the area (Kalamunda SHS and Darling Range SC) during the school calendar.
Transperth train services operate out of Midland train station along the Midland Line every day of the week. Nearby railway stations include Guildford and West Midland/Woodbridge.
Other public facilities
- Baptist Church, Edney Road.
- St Thomas' Anglican Church, Cyril Road.
- 1st Scout HallScouts AustraliaScouts Australia is an organisation for children and young adults from 6 to 26 years of age. Scouts Australia is part of the global Scouting movement and has been a national member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement since 1953...
of Maida Vale Scouts, corner Newburn Road and Western Avenue. - Public Library, Markham Road.
- Cyril Road Hall. Made national news in early 2005 when riots broke outside the hall.