Carlisle, Western Australia

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Coordinates: 31°58′51″S 115°55′3″E / -31.98083, 115.9175

Carlisle
PerthWestern Australia
Population: 5,157 (2006 census)
Postcode: 6101
LGA: Town of Victoria Park
Federal Division: Division of Swan
Suburbs around Carlisle:
Lathlain Rivervale Kewdale
East Victoria Park Carlisle Welshpool
Karawara Bently Queens Park

Carlisle is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Town of Victoria Park.

Its post code is 6101.

[edit] Geography

Carlisle is bordered by Orrong Road to the north, Briggs/Planet/Kew streets to the east, Rutland Avenue and the Armadale Rail line to the south, and Roberts Road to the west.

Most of the streets in Carlisle are tree lined and form the traditional grid formation of the early planning style of Perth.

The Suburb is mainly flat with the eastern boundary offering views of the city. The Weston st/Archer St intersection is the highest point in the west end of the suburb.

[edit] Facilities

The Perth-Armadale rail line runs through this area and the suburb is serviced by the Carlisle Train Station and the Oats Street Train Station.

There are 4 parks, Fletcher Park, Carlisle Reserve, Parnham Park and Tom Wright Park.

The Carlisle Hotel and TAB are opposite Carlisle Train station. Other facilities include the Carlisle Lathlain Bowling Club, Holy Name Primary School, Lathlain Nursing Home, Windsor Park Nursing Home, Harold Hawthorne Seniors Centre, Town of Victoria Park Council Depot, and the Belmont City Works Depot.

[edit] Senior and Tertiary Education

Carlisle contains one Further Education college, Carlisle - Swan TAFE campus.