Beckenham, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beckenham Perth, Western Australia
Shops on William Street, Beckenham, near the Beckenham railway station
Postcode(s)	6107
Area	5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Location	13 km (8 mi) from the Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Gosnells
State electorate(s)	Cannington
Federal Division(s)	Division of Burt
Suburbs around Beckenham: East Cannington Welshpool Wattle Grove Cannington Beckenham Kenwick Ferndale Thornlie Maddington

Beckenham is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Gosnells.

History

This suburb has seen many name changes. It was previously known as Buckingham, it once shared a "common usage" name of Waverley with East Cannington, and has one of the oldest and most well respected primary schools in Western Australia. The Canning River runs along the southwestern outskirts of Beckenham. In 2011 Beckenham released many new divisions of land.

Transport

Bus

•        202 Westfield Carousel to Westfield Carousel – Clockwise Circular Route, serves Elizabeth Street, William Street, Faversham Street, Lynstead Street and Lena Street
•        203 Westfield Carousel to Westfield Carousel – Anti-Clockwise Circular Route, serves Lena Street, Lynstead Street, Faversham Street, William Street and Elizabeth Street
•        220 Perth Busport to Armadale Station – serves Albany Highway
•        229 Westfield Carousel to Maddington Central – serves Lena Street, Brixton Street, Sydenham Street and Ladywell Street
•        280 Westfield Carousel to High Wycombe Station – serves Lacey Street
•        907 Perth Busport to Armadale Station (high frequency / limited stops) – serves Sevenoaks Street and Beckenham Station

Bus routes serving Nicholson Road:

•        206 Cannington Station to Murdoch University
•        208 Cannington Station to Murdoch Station
•        507 Cannington Station to Bull Creek Station
•        508 Cannington Station to Bull Creek Station
•        930 Thornlie Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station (high frequency)

Rail

•        Armadale Line
  • Beckenham Station