Nollamara is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Stirling.

Nollamara
PerthWestern Australia
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Nollamara Shopping Centre in 2012
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Coordinates31°52′55″S 115°50′46″E / 31.882°S 115.846°E / -31.882; 115.846
Population12,779 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)6061
Area3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Location10 km (6 mi) N of Perth CBD
LGA(s)City of Stirling
State electorate(s)Nollamara
Federal division(s)Cowan
Suburbs around Nollamara:
Balcatta Westminster Mirrabooka
Balcatta Nollamara Dianella
Tuart Hill Yokine Dianella

The name "Nollamara" is a Noongar word for the flowering plant Macropidia, commonly known as the black kangaroo paw.[2]

The suburb is less than 10 km (6.2 mi) away from the Perth central business district and is approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) from Trigg beach. Previously known as a lower income area, Nollamara has gone through a period of gentrification over the past decade[timeframe?] that continues on to this day. Older homes are being replaced with new townhomes and there has been a surge in young families and professionals populating the suburb. The area is characterized by extensive trees, parks and recreational facilities. The newly renovated Des Penman Reserve is a good example of this as it includes tennis, soccer, lawn-bowls, playground, shaded lunch areas and BBQ facilities. Parts of Nollamara are elevated, providing views of surrounding neighbourhoods.

Nollamara borders prominent areas such as Yokine and Dianella that are host to multimillion-dollar homes. A newly developed Flinders Street and Wanneroo Road provide easy access to Leederville, Subiaco, Northbridge and the Perth CBD.

Transport

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The suburb is served by a number of Transperth bus routes operated by Swan Transit and Path Transit. The 354 (Mirrabooka-Yokine) covers Nollamara Shopping Centre and Flinders Street. The 384 (Mirrabooka-Perth) covers the Nollamara Shopping Centre and Wanneroo Road. The 370 and 970 (Mirrabooka-Perth) covers Flinders Street and inner portions of the suburb, the 389 (Wanneroo-Perth) and the 385/386 (Marangaroo-Perth) covers Wanneroo Road south to Perth, the 371 (Warwick-Mirrabooka) and 415 (Stirling-Mirrabooka) covers Ravenswood Drive in the north.

Facilities

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  • Dhammaloka City centre, a Bhuddist temple in the tradition of Ajahn Chah, is located there as well.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Nollamara (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  2. ^ "Mooro Nyoongar Katitjin Bidi" [Mooro People’s Knowledge Trail]. City of Stirling. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Route 354". Bus Timetable 72 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  4. ^ "Route 370". Bus Timetable 72 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  5. ^ "Route 371". Bus Timetable 70 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  6. ^ "Route 375". Bus Timetable 74 (PDF). Transperth. 8 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  7. ^ "Route 384". Bus Timetable 72 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  8. ^ "Route 385". Bus Timetable 57 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  9. ^ "Route 386". Bus Timetable 57 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  10. ^ "Route 387". Bus Timetable 57 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  11. ^ "Route 388". Bus Timetable 57 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  12. ^ "Route 389". Bus Timetable 57 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  13. ^ "Route 415". Bus Timetable 59 (PDF). Transperth. 8 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  14. ^ "Route 970". Bus Timetable 211 (PDF). Transperth. 24 October 2023 [effective from 17 December 2023].
  15. ^ "Route 998". CircleRoute Timetable 200 (PDF) (CircleRoute). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  16. ^ "Route 999". CircleRoute Timetable 200 (PDF) (CircleRoute). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  17. ^ "Thành Viên Giáo Hội". The Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Australia - New Zealand. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  18. ^ "Dhammaloka City Centre". Retrieved 9 November 2024.