Langford, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LangfordPerth, Western Australia |
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| Established | 1967 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6147 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Gosnells | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cannington | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Burt | ||||||||||||||
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Langford is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Gosnells. Its postcode is 6147.
Langford was named after William Henry Langford, a long-serving local councillor and chairman of the Gosnells Road Board. The Shire of Gosnells submitted the name in September 1966, having chosen it in consultation with the State Housing Commission. The name was approved in January 1967. It is a working-class residential suburb located approximately 11 km (7 mi) from Perth's central business district. Langford has historically had social problems. Originally established as public housing, much has now been redeveloped or renovated and sold to private owners. Langford is served by the major arterial roads Roe Highway and Albany Highway; schools including Brookman Primary School, St Judes Catholic School, and Langford Islamic College; several churches; a sporting complex; and the Langford Village Shopping Centre, which includes restaurants, tavern, delicatessen and pharmacy.
Transport
Bus
- 206 Cannington Station to Murdoch University – serves Nicholson Road, Langford Avenue and Spencer Road
- 208 Cannington Station to Murdoch Station – serves Nicholson Road
- 507 and 508 Cannington Station to Bull Creek Station – serve Nicholson Road
- 930 Thornlie Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station (high frequency) – serves Spencer Road
