Malaga, Western Australia

Malaga (/məˈlɑːɡə/) is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north of the CBD, in the City of Swan.

Malaga
PerthWestern Australia
Aerial view of Malaga from the north-east
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Coordinates31°51′36″S 115°53′35″E / 31.860°S 115.893°E / -31.860; 115.893
Population25 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)6090
Area6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)City of Swan
State electorate(s)West Swan
Federal division(s)Division of Cowan
Suburbs around Malaga:
Koondoola Ballajura Whiteman
Mirrabooka Malaga Bennett Springs
Dianella Noranda Beechboro

Early real estate development occurred in the decade before the first world war.[2][3]

Etymology

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The suburb is thought to be named after either the Spanish city of Málaga, or the Aboriginal word malaga which means ironstone. The name was approved in 1969.

Demographics

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Malaga is an industrial precinct. Currently there are 2409 businesses with a workforce of over 12,000 people. The 2006 census listed only 28 people living in the suburb.[4][5]

Significant facilities

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The suburb contains a Transperth bus depot operated by Path Transit.

Transport

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References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Malaga (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  2. ^ Peet & Co; Crossland & Hardy (Firm) (surveyor.) (1915), Benmore Extension Estate, Perth, Western Australia Peet & Co, retrieved 22 January 2020
  3. ^ Peet & Co; Morning Herald Job Printing Department (lithographer.) (1908), Balcatta Park Extension : Swan location K1, Perth, Western Australia Peet & Co, retrieved 22 January 2020
  4. ^ Walker, Beth; Edith Cowan University. Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre (2004), Malaga business review 2004, Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre, Edith Cowan university, retrieved 22 January 2020
  5. ^ Walker, Beth; Strahan, Bernadette; Edith Cowan University. Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre; Swan (W.A.). Council (2008), Malaga business review 2008 : informing the Malaga Place plan, Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre, Edith Cowan University, retrieved 22 January 2020
  6. ^ "Route 344". Bus Timetable 105 (PDF). Transperth. 24 July 2024 [effective from 11 August 2024].
  7. ^ "Route 360". Bus Timetable 76 (PDF). Transperth. 4 August 2023 [effective from 10 September 2023].
  8. ^ "Route 361". Bus Timetable 76 (PDF). Transperth. 4 August 2023 [effective from 10 September 2023].
  9. ^ "Route 362". Bus Timetable 76 (PDF). Transperth. 4 August 2023 [effective from 10 September 2023].
  10. ^ "Route 378". Bus Timetable 75 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  11. ^ "Route 449". Bus Timetable 80 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].