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Balcatta means ‘his hill’ and was predominantly used for market gardening until the 1970s

Balga is named after the Aboriginal word for an indigenous grass tree.

Carine has many double-storied houses taking advantage of ocean views

Churchlands received its name after the land was sold to Catholic Bishop Matthew Gibney.

Coolbinia, the Aboriginal word for mistletoe, was part of Mount Lawley until 1953.

Dianella has a large regional open space in the heart of the suburb.

Doubleview was named for its views of both the Indian Ocean and the Darling Ranges.

Located between Lake Monger and Herdsman Lake, Glendalough is aptly named; it literally means "valley of the lakes."

The name Gwelup has been derived from the Aboriginal word "Gwelgannow" meaning to shift position.

Hamersley was the first suburb in the City of Stirling to be guided by the principles of cul-de-sac design.

Inglewood has a high heritage value, with cultural and historical significance.

The name Innaloo was originally Njookenbooroo believed to be derived from the Aboriginal name for Herdsman Lake.

Joondanna Heights was originally selected as the name for this suburb in a competition.

For many years the Lake Karrinyup Country Club was the only significant development in the area.

Menora means a seven-branched Jewish candelabra and is strongly associated with the Jewish community.

Mirrabooka takes its name from the Aboriginal name for the constellation known as the Southern Cross.

Mount Lawley's premier retail precinct is situated on Beaufort Street centering on the Walcott Street intersection.

A significant landmark in Nollamara is the water tower which is located next to Mount Yokine reservoir.

A former quarantine station for camels, North Beach became a holiday destination in the 1940s.

Osborne Park is a significant employment centre for the northern suburbs.

Scarborough is home to Stirling - Leisure Scarborough Beach Pool facility; the first of its kind in WA.

Stirling's many parks and reserves in the suburb cater for active and passive recreation.

Trigg is known for its surfing beaches and has one of the most popular beaches in WA.

Tuart Hill is named after the type of eucalyptus trees in the area.

Star Swamp Reserve is of regional significance and occupies a large portion of Watermans Bay.

Wembley is rich in natural beauty, including Herdsman Lake and Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre.

Wembley Downs has beautiful public open spaces, in particular the Wembley Golf Complex.

Westminster features shopping complex Stirling Central, located to the north west of the suburb.

Woodlands contains two primary schools and a retirement village, and Event Cinemas.

The Dog Swamp and Flinders Square shopping centres combine to form a major retail focus in the south of Yokine.