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Bateman, Western Australia

Coordinates: 32°03′20″S 115°50′50″E / 32.055541°S 115.8472485°E / -32.055541; 115.8472485 (Bateman)
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Bateman
PerthWestern Australia
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Coordinates32°03′20″S 115°50′50″E / 32.055541°S 115.8472485°E / -32.055541; 115.8472485 (Bateman)
Population3,832 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1960s
Postcode(s)6150
Area2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Location12 km (7 mi) from Perth
LGA(s)City of Melville
State electorate(s)Bateman
Federal division(s)Tangney
Suburbs around Bateman:
Booragoon Brentwood Rossmoyne
Winthrop Bateman Bull Creek
Murdoch Murdoch Leeming

Bateman is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Melville.

It is a mostly residential suburb with convenient road access to the Perth central business district, Fremantle, the main industrial sites, and airports. Bull Creek railway station is located at its north-eastern corner. In the 2016 census, it was recorded as having a population of 3,717 persons.[2]

History

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The suburb is named after a family of prominent merchants who commenced business after arriving in the Swan River colony on board Medina in 1830. John Bateman built a general store in Fremantle and he became postmaster at Fremantle in 1833. He also took part in the establishment of a whaling business at Bathers Beach, Fremantle. After his death in 1855, his sons took over the family business.[3]

Geography

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The suburb is bounded by Leach Highway to the north, Kwinana Freeway to the east, South Street to the south and Murdoch Drive to the west.[4]

Facilities

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Bateman is served by Bull Creek railway station (located at the intersection of Leach Highway and the Kwinana Freeway) which was officially opened on 23 December 2007, as part of the Perth to Mandurah railway.

The suburb has a small commercial centre (located on Parry Avenue) along with some medical and chiropractic facilities.

There is one primary state school, Bateman Primary School, as well as a Catholic K-12 school, Corpus Christi College.

Transport

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Bus

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Bus routes serving Bull Creek Station only:

Rail

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References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bateman (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bateman (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 July 2021. Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ "History of metropolitan suburb names – B". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2007.
  4. ^ Department of Land Information. StreetSmart Perth Street Directory (54th ed.). West Australian Newspapers Ltd. pp. Map 432. ISBN 978-0-909439-67-5.
  5. ^ "Route 502". Bus Timetable 38 (PDF). Transperth. 8 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  6. ^ "Route 503". Bus Timetable 47 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  7. ^ "Route 504". Bus Timetable 47 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  8. ^ "Route 505". Bus Timetable 47 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  9. ^ "Route 510". Bus Timetable 35 (PDF). Transperth. 30 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  10. ^ "Route 511". Bus Timetable 37 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  11. ^ "Route 513". Bus Timetable 37 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  12. ^ "Route 915". Bus Timetable 212 (PDF). Transperth. 10 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  13. ^ "Route 178". Bus Timetable 9 (PDF). Transperth. 17 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  14. ^ "Route 179". Bus Timetable 13 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  15. ^ "Route 500". Bus Timetable 35 (PDF). Transperth. 30 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  16. ^ "Route 506". Bus Timetable 2 (PDF). Transperth. 17 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  17. ^ "Route 507". Bus Timetable 2 (PDF). Transperth. 17 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  18. ^ "Route 508". Bus Timetable 13 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  19. ^ "Route 509". Bus Timetable 13 (PDF). Transperth. 11 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
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