Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Scheme Amendment No.131 and Local Planning Policy 6.19
To create a consistent approach to Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) development, Local Governments are required to amend their local planning...
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The local community describes Woodlands as a friendly, peaceful and friendly neighbourhood. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Woodlands’ neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.
The name "Woodlands" came from the original subdividers of the land. It was considered a good choice of name, as at the time, there were several streets in the area with "wood" in their names.
What it means to be a 'local'
The name "Woodlands" came from the original subdividers of the land. It was considered a good choice of name, as at the time, there were several streets in the area with "wood" in their names. Part of the area that is now Woodlands was originally assigned to Thomas William Mews in 1831. However, as Mews could not fulfil the location duties, the grant passed to T. R. C. Walters in 1840. It was later part of the extensive lands owned by John Daniel Manning.
In 1842 the locality was recorded as 'Jackadup', which was the Aboriginal name for the area. This was later adapted to 'Jackadder', the name that is still borne by the lake at the centre of Woodlands.
Development in Woodlands began in earnest in the 1960s and growth is still occurring, as the Floreat Lakes Estate to the south east was only subdivided in 1991 and still contains vacant land.
To echo the title of the suburb, many of the streets in Woodlands are named after trees such as oak, elm, birch, sandalwood and willow.
Significant landmarks
The parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary was the architectural vision of building supervisor Fr Bonaventure Leahy OP. The building was constructed in 1973 by stonemason Adrian Gosatti using Toodyay stone especially hewn for the project. The church, parish centre, priory and neighbouring school form a historically significant complex, which is valued by local Catholic community and reflects the work of the Dominican Order and growth of Woodlands.
Local community groups
Local Facebook goups
- Love My Woodlands - Community Page
- Buy Nothing Woodlands, WA
- City Beach, Churchlands, Woodlands, Floreat & Wembley Downs Community Group.
Local sporting clubs
- Marist Football Club
- Woodlands Teeball Club
- Woodlands Wolves Ball Club
- Perth Radio Sailing Club
- Task Force 72.
Local schools
What you have told us so far
Facts
Woodlands population
251
Average number of people per household
0.1
The average age in Woodlands is 44 years old
2
Top five birthplaces
Australia (66%), England (7%), South Africa (2%), Malaysia (2%), India (2%)
Median weekly household income
114
87% of residents are satisfied with liveability
5%
Local plans
The dominant type of dwelling in Woodlands is the single detached home, although there are some higher density developments beginning to be established in the area. The prolonged development of Woodlands has ensured a varied mix of housing designs.
The majority of dwellings are built of brick and date from the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the newer homes are architecturally designed.
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