Murdoch, Western Australia

Murdoch
Perth, Western Australia, Western Australia
Fiona Stanley Hospital
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Coordinates32°04′12″S 115°50′15″E / 32.0698712°S 115.8375606°E / -32.0698712; 115.8375606 (Murdoch)
Population3,352 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1974[2]
Postcode(s)6150
Location12 km (7 mi) from Perth
LGA(s)City of Melville
State electorate(s)Bateman, Willagee
Federal division(s)Tangney
Suburbs around Murdoch:
Kardinya Winthrop Bateman
Kardinya Murdoch Leeming
Coolbellup North Lake Jandakot

Murdoch is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Melville. Murdoch University, St John of God Hospital Murdoch and Fiona Stanley Hospital are located in Murdoch. The suburb is named after Sir Walter Murdoch.[2]

Location

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Murdoch is located next to Winthrop, Bateman, Kardinya and North Lake. Boundaries with these suburbs are delineated by Somerville Drive, Murdoch Drive, Prescott Drive and Farrington Road respectively.

Land use

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Murdoch's residential area is primarily on the northern side of South Street; the area on the southern side is primarily for commercial usage. While hospitals and educational institutions dominate the suburb's land usage, the area also includes a police station, a fire station, and the minimum-security Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison.

Hospitals

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There are two major hospital complexes within Murdoch: the privately owned St John of God Hospital and the Government-operated Fiona Stanley Hospital that opened in October 2014.

Education

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Tertiary education institutions Murdoch University and a campus of the South Metropolitan TAFE are located in Murdoch. Kennedy Baptist College caters for students from year 7 to 12. There are no primary schools within the suburb.

Transport

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Bus

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Bus routes serving Discovery Way, Barry Marshall Parade and Murdoch Station:

Bus routes serving Jennalup Street, Fiona Wood Road and Murdoch Station:

Bus routes serving Murdoch Station only:

Rail

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Churches

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There are several churches based in the suburb of Murdoch, including Evangel Christian Fellowship; an evangelical church based in Murdoch University since 1991.[24]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Murdoch (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "History of metropolitan suburb names – M". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Route 115". Bus Timetable 46 (PDF). Transperth. 5 September 2024 [effective from 6 October 2024].
  4. ^ "Route 503". Bus Timetable 47 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  5. ^ "Route 504". Bus Timetable 47 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  6. ^ "Route 505". Bus Timetable 47 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  7. ^ "Route 510". Bus Timetable 35 (PDF). Transperth. 30 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  8. ^ "Route 511". Bus Timetable 37 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  9. ^ "Route 512". Bus Timetable 37 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  10. ^ "Route 513". Bus Timetable 37 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  11. ^ "Route 514". Bus Timetable 116 (PDF). Transperth. 4 September 2024 [effective from 6 October 2024].
  12. ^ "Route 998". CircleRoute Timetable 200 (PDF) (CircleRoute). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  13. ^ "Route 999". CircleRoute Timetable 200 (PDF) (CircleRoute). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  14. ^ "Route 204". Bus Timetable 1 (PDF). Transperth. 22 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  15. ^ "Route 205". Bus Timetable 1 (PDF). Transperth. 22 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  16. ^ "Route 206". Bus Timetable 18 (PDF). Transperth. 4 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  17. ^ "Route 207". Bus Timetable 18 (PDF). Transperth. 4 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  18. ^ "Route 517". Bus Timetable 4 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  19. ^ "Route 518". Bus Timetable 17 (PDF). Transperth. 4 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  20. ^ "Route 519". Bus Timetable 17 (PDF). Transperth. 4 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  21. ^ "Route 208". Bus Timetable 18 (PDF). Transperth. 4 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  22. ^ "Route 515". Bus Timetable 117 (PDF). Transperth. 14 August 2024 [effective from 8 September 2024].
  23. ^ "Route 516". Bus Timetable 117 (PDF). Transperth. 14 August 2024 [effective from 8 September 2024].
  24. ^ "Evangel Christian Fellowship". Retrieved 8 January 2009.
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