Banksia Grove, Western Australia

Banksia Grove Perth, Western Australia
Banksia Grove
Coordinates
Population	4,718 (2011 census)
• Density	925/km2 (2,396/sq mi)
Established	1990s
Postcode(s)	6031
Area	5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Location	27 km (17 mi) N of Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Wanneroo
State electorate(s)	Wanneroo
Federal Division(s)	Moore Cowan
Suburbs around Banksia Grove: Neerabup Neerabup Pinjar Carramar Banksia Grove Mariginiup Carramar Tapping Mariginiup

Banksia Grove is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Wanneroo. Its postcode is 6031, and it was until the late 1990s part of Neerabup. The suburb is approximately 27 km to Perth CBD, 9 km from the coast and 5 km from Joondalup CBD.

Suburban development

In 2005, the Banksia Grove Joint Venture partnership was established to revive and develop the suburb. The $2 billion project will create a further 3500 home sites to complement the existing 650 developed prior to 2005. In total over 12,000 residents will call Banksia Grove home by the project's completion in 2020. The new community contains a diverse range of housing types to suit residents in differing life stages and backgrounds.

Many major facilities are planned for the area over the coming years including:

• The Banksia Grove District Shopping Centre
• An Education Precinct including high school and primary school
• A 42 hectare bush forever zone with native retained bushland
• Over 30 hectares of parkland including a signature linear park containing water feature and children's play facilities

Demographics

Banksia Grove had a population of 4,718 at the 2011 census, 1,940 at the 2006 census, and 1,136 at the 2001 census.

Facilities

Until the Banksia Grove District Centre is complete, shopping facilities are available at The Carramar Village Shopping Centre (approx 1 km) and Joondalup (approx 5 km).

Education

The suburb currently has two primary schools:

• Neerabup Primary School
• Banksia Grove Catholic Primary School

Leisure

Spring in the Grove is Banksia Grove's major community festival and is held on the first Sunday in November every year. The event is supported by the City of Wanneroo and the Banksia Grove Partnership. The highly successful event is organized and run by residents and held at the Neerabup Primary School oval.

Transport

The suburb is served by bus links which provides connections back to the Joondalup Line via the Joondalup railway station.

Bus Routes

•         390 Joondalup - Neerabup
•         391 Joondalup - Neerabup

External links

• Banksia Grove Suburb Profile from Link House and Land.