Langford, Western Australia
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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
Perth's central business district. Langford has historically had social problems.[4] 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.[5]
Transport
Bus
- 206 Cannington Station to Murdoch University – serves Nicholson Road, Langford Avenue and Spencer Road[6]
- 208 Cannington Station to Murdoch Station – serves Nicholson Road[7]
- 507 and 508 Cannington Station to Bull Creek Station – serve Nicholson Road[8][9]
- 930 Thornlie Station to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station (high frequency) – serves Spencer Road[10]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Langford (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "W. H. Langford Re-elected Chairman Gosnells Rd Board". South Western Advertiser. Pinjarra, WA. 20 May 1948. p. 7. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "History of metropolitan suburb names – L". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ Peppiatt, Rebecca; Butt, Craig (2 March 2023). "Which Perth suburbs have the highest crime rates?". WAToday. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Langford Housing Precinct" (PDF). City of Gosnells. 25 February 2003. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Route 206". Bus Timetable 18 (PDF). Transperth. 28 August 2022 [effective from 20 November 2022].
- ^ "Route 208". Bus Timetable 18 (PDF). Transperth. 28 August 2022 [effective from 20 November 2022].
- ^ "Route 507". Bus Timetable 2 (PDF). Transperth. 24 August 2023 [effective from 20 November 2023].
- ^ "Route 508". Bus Timetable 13 (PDF). Transperth. 24 August 2023 [effective from 20 November 2023].
- ^ "Route 930". Bus Timetable 208 (PDF). Transperth. 11 January 2024 [effective from 28 January 2024].
External links
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