Wembley Downs, Western Australia

Wembley Downs Federal division(s)		Curtin
Suburbs around Wembley Downs: Scarborough Doubleview Woodlands City Beach Wembley Downs Churchlands City Beach City Beach Floreat

Wembley Downs is a northwestern suburb of

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History

The name "Wembley Downs" is derived from the name of the local golf course and the name was used by residents before being officially approved in 1959. The golf course was named after the suburb of Wembley, several kilometres east of Wembley Downs. The name "Wembley" originates from a town in England.

In 1927 Wembley Downs was subdivided into approximately 90 lots. Development was slow, due partly to the thick virgin bush and limestone outcrops, which made building difficult. In 1947 the

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boys' school, is located in Wembley Downs along with a state primary school and "The Downs", a small shopping centre which burnt down in October 2008. The street plan of Wembley Downs was designed in the 1960s in the "" formation, in a circular pattern around the main intersection at Hale and Weaponess Roads.

Transport

Bus

•    82 City Beach to Perth Busport – serves The Boulevard^[2]
•    83 City Beach to Perth Busport – serves Empire Avenue^[3]
•    84 City Beach to Perth Busport – serves Hale Road^[4]
•    412 Scarborough Beach Bus Station to Stirling Station – serves Cobb Street and Dunrossil Street^[5]

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