Piara Waters, Western Australia

Piara Waters is a southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia within the City of Armadale. Previously part of Forrestdale, Piara Waters was gazetted in 2007. Piara Waters is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-southeast of Perth.

Piara Waters
Perth, Western Australia
Housing set alongside natural bushland in Piara Waters
Coordinates32.123°S 115.924°E / -32.123; 115.924
Population9,116 (2016 census)[1]
Established2007
Postcode(s)6112
LGA(s)City of Armadale
State electorate(s)Darling Range
Federal division(s)Burt
Suburbs around Piara Waters:
Canning Vale Canning Vale Canning Vale
Treeby Piara Waters Harrisdale
Banjup Banjup Forrestdale

Demographics

As a suburb that is being converted from small farms to residential lots, the population of Piara Waters has grown significantly, from 94 people in 2006 to 2,589 in 2011.[2] The population is further expected to grow to over 10,000 by around 2021. To accommodate this growth, there are three new community and sporting facilities planned for the suburb. Piara Waters Primary School was opened in February 2012, with classes to cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

History

A large, central part of the suburb is taken up by the Piara Nature Reserve. This area was set on fire in March 2012 and threatened homes, but was successfully contained by firefighters.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Piara Waters (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  2. Kelmscott (West) — Population and dwellings

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