Bull Creek, Western Australia

Bull Creek is named after the creek of the same name, which itself is named for Henry Bull, to whom a grant of 1.20 km² of nearby land was made in 1830. A larger grant of 5.20 km² later in that year was made to Thomas Middleton; it is this land that today makes up the largest part of the suburb. The name, Bull Creek is also often, but incorrectly, written as the single word 'Bullcreek'.

[edit] Education

Bull Creek has approx. five state government primary schools; including Bull Creek Primary School and [Oberthur Primary School]. All Saints' College is a private school situated on the northern side of Bull Creek. Bull Creek is served by three state government high schools; Rossmoyne Senior High School taking students residing north of Parry Avenue, Leeming Senior High School takes students from south of Parry Avenue. Students living south of Parry Avenue and east of Wheatley Drive can choose to go to Willetton Senior High School. There are a number of private schools in the nearby suburbs of Bateman , Murdoch and Winthrop. Bull Creek is two kilometres from Murdoch University.

[edit] Services

[edit] Cable Internet

Bull Creek is one of the only suburbs in Perth with all its streets laid with BigPond Cable.

[edit] Attractions

[edit] Shopping

On the southern side of Bull Creek, is the Stockland Bull Creek shopping centre. It has a wide range of shops including a supermarket, a large department store and about 50 smaller speciality shops. There are also a number of Fast food restaurants and banks in its vicinity. A smaller shopping area is also located along Parry Avenue and comprises an independent supermarket (open 7 days a week), chemist, newsagency, a number of small eateries and real estate agents.

[edit] RAAFWA

Another attraction of Bull Creek is the RAAF Association of Western Australia (RAAFWA)'s aviation museum, located on Bull Creek Drive.

[edit] References

^ REIWA Suburb Profile

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