Suburb Profiles

Affectionally known as the sister suburb to Roleystone, Bedfordale is classified as predominantly a ‘rural – residential’ area with approximately 60% of the properties within its borders being of semi-rural acreage type. Bedfordale is located just 5 minutes drive to the convenience of Armadale metropolis and only 37 minutes drive to the Perth CBD ...

In the 1890's a siding in this area was known as "Heidelburg" or "Heidelburg Grove" it being the name given to his property by George Henry Palmateer who held 300 acres in the area in 1893. In 1915, because of World War I, the Railway Department was asked to change the name to something not of German origin. The Under Secretary for Lands proposed ...

To supply the stone required to build the groynes at Fremantle Harbour, a Government quarry was established in the hills a little south-west of Darlington. A spur line was run into the quarry from the existing railway and, by July 1901, dozens of iron and hessian huts housing approximately 150 workmen were clustered near the site. In August of ...

Canning Mills was the terminus and main destination of the Upper Darling Range Railway during the early stages of its operation until 1912 when the line was extended.

The area was originally known as 'Green's Landing' after a siding on the timber line. Levi Green, a well known Perth businessman, had moved into the district in 1844 and the siding was named after him. The name 'Carmel' was formally adopted for the siding in 1915 and for a Townsite in 1918. The name was probably first suggested by Edward Owen who ...

Chidlow Townsite was originally named Chidlow's Well after a small waterhole near the old Northam road. The watering place had been known to travellers for many years and was named after a pioneer family of Northam. Settlement began in 1883 when it became known that Chidlow's Well was to be the terminus of the second section of the Eastern ...

The name "Darlington" is derived from adding the English suffix "ton" meaning "town" to the name of the range in the area - Darling Range - this range was first named "General Darling Range" by Charles Fraser, Government Botanist with Captain James Stirling in 1827 after the Governor of the parent colony in New South Wales - General Sir Ralph ...

The hills suburb of Glen Forrest was first settled as a timber milling centre as early as 1877. In 1902 the Government declared a Townsite here and named in Amherst. It was renamed Smith¿s Mill the next year, and in 1915 changed to Glen Forrest. The name was the suggestion of a local resident, and combines "Glen" from the nature of the topography ...

The suburb contains the Gooseberry Hill National Park and the Zig Zag railway formation. This suburb takes its name from the hill of this name, recorded by Surveyor Ranford in 1878. It is believed to be derived from the fact that Cape Gooseberries thrived in the area and had been used as early as 1861.

This suburb takes its name from a crossing loop on the Eastern Railway. Named 'Park View' in 1912 from its proximity to the National Park but, because of confusion with nearby stations, viz:- Swan View and Bellevue, it was renamed. Hovea is the name of a purple flowered native plant, a common sight in the Darling Range. It was named after AP Hove, ...

This suburb was named in 1901 following a request by 32 residents of the area for a townsite to be declared here. The residents chose the name "CALAMUNDA" as the name of the proposed townsite, combining two Aboriginal words recorded in a book on Aboriginal language by Bishop Salvado. "Cala" signifies "home, district, settlement," and "Munda" ...

Karragullen is recognized state wise as being one of the most fertile land regions in the Southern hemisphere, the historic suburb of Karragullen is synonymous with both commercial stone fruit and apple growing and as such orcharding or associated activities are found on almost 90% of the suburbs properties. It is for this reason that this suburb ...

Like Kalamunda, the development of the "Lesmurdie" area is closely tied to the exploitation of the Jarrah forest in the region by the Canning Jarrah Timber Company Ltd. In 1897, Mr Archibald Sanderson, a Perth journalist commenced the acquisition of a number of these properties, with a view to building up a "rural retreat" and he named his ...

This area was first settled in 1873 by William Henry Mead. He built a home in the Ridge Hill area, and established an orchard named "Orangedale". The name of Maida Vale was chosen as the district name by a public meeting of local residents in 1910, and comes from the property name of another early settler, Mr W H McCormack. It is assumed that the ...

Strutting the suburb of Roleystone ‘Martin’ can be categorized into two very distinct geographic zones in Martin- West and Martin- East. Martin West is recognized as the Perth foothills with the area bordering and traversing Tonkin Highway. Martin East is classically hills with 99% of all properties within this part of the suburb being rural ...

Set within the ‘Brookton Valley’ and straddling Bedfordale, Mt Nasura is a uniquely diversified suburb with properties ranging in values from $400,000 through to $3million. The geographical location of this suburb ensures that many of the properties with in its locale incorporate city and or valley vistas. It is perfect for those home owners ...

Permanent settlement in Mundaring began in 1882-84 when Mr Peter Gugeri established a vineyard south of the Eastern Railway. Gugeri was born in London in 1845 and gained experience in the wine industry in Italy. The first railway siding at Mundaring was named after him and for some years the area was generally known as "Gugeris". A later settler, ...

Mount Helena was known as Lion Mill until it was renamed Mount Helena in March 1924. The prime mover in the quest for a new name was the local Progress Association whose first choice, "Hillcrest" had been rejected by the authorities because of a duplication in New South Wales. The next suggestion, "Mount Helena" was more successful and had been ...

The railway line that once ran between Bellevue and Mount Helena, via Parkerville, was opened for traffic in 1896. Parkerville was one of the first stations to be constructed on the line and served the Parkerville Suburban Area which had been thrown open for selection in June 1895. The Suburban Area was named in honour of Mr S H Parker whose ...

Named after the nearby Pickering Brook. The brook is named after an early settler, Captain Edward Picking whose name was sometimes recorded as Pickering. The suburb of Pickering Brook was officially created on the 12th January 1973. Part of it was formerly known as Carilla. The National Park which was previously called Pickering Brook National ...

The suburb of Piesse Brook is named after Piesse Gully which flows through the area. The name of this watercourse was first recorded in 1890, and is most likely named after the family of William Roper Piesse, a prominent citizen with a large family who lived in Guildford for a time. Boundaries for this suburb were approved in 1972.

First settled in the early 1900's, Roleystone was initially an estate within the suburb of Kelmscott. Subsequently it was later recognized as a suburb in its own right. The suburb has that characteristic semi-rural feel with approximately 2000 residences and population of around 6000. Whilst most of the homes are set on an average of 2000sqm, ...

Sawyers Valley derived its name from the trade most commonly practised by those who settled there. A sawpit, with hand sawyers hard at work and a settlement of thatched "V" huts (so called from their resemblance to an inverted letter "V") was noted in the area as early as the 1860's. The timber trade was the mainstay of the place for many years. A ...

Stoneville is named after Sir Albert Edward Stone, Chief Justice of Western Australia in 1905 when the place was named. The name was chosen by the local residents who were developing the district for fruit growing.

The name of Walliston honours the area's first settlers, John and Emma Wallis. The Wallis's moved to this district in the 1880's, and were prominent citizens of the district. The area was also known as Wallis' Crossing, Wallis' Landing and 12 Mile Siding, and finally resolved as Walliston in 1915.