Piara Waters, Western Australia

Piara Waters is a southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia within the City of Armadale. Previously part of Forrestdale and 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
Population15,029 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established2007
Postcode(s)6112
Area6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
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 has been converted from small farms to residential lots, the population of Piara Waters has grown significantly from fewer than 100 in 2006 to over 14,000 as of 2021.[2]

To accommodate this growth, new community and sporting facilities have spawned. Piara Waters Primary School[3] was opened in February 2012 (catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6), and Piara Waters Secondary College[4] is currently in development and expected to open in 2023, initially for year 7 students and incrementing yearly until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.

In addition to the education facilities, a March 2022 press release[5] stated that a $AU10.2 million shopping centre was approved for development.

For the older community, a new residential lifestyle resort[6] is currently in early stages of development between Southampton Drive and Warton Road.

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 the fire was successfully contained by firefighters.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Piara Waters (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. City of Armadale population forecast
  3. Piara Waters Primary School
  4. Piara Waters Secondary College (planning name)
  5. Plans Approved for new Piara Waters Shopping Centre
  6. Piara Waters Resort

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