Location
Woodbridge is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Swan. Woodbridge was formerly part of Midland and was previously named West Midland
History
Woodbridge is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Swan. Woodbridge was formerly part of Midland and was previously named West Midland
When Captain James Stirling re-visited Western Australia in 1829, he took up 4000 acres between the Swan and Helena Rivers adjoining the town site that he named Guildford. He named this property Woodbridge and built a small house there. In the 1880s, Charles Harper – agriculturalist, parliamentarian and newspaper proprietor purchased the land. The buildings seen today were built for his family. They are important for their architectural design and innovative features. The site has significant aesthetic and social value.
On 4 October 2004, Transperth renamed the West Midland railway station to Woodbridge station. The suburb has taken its name from the original farm established 1830.
Woodbridge House a National Trust property, is on the edge of the Swan River is now a museum that is open to the public.
Governor Stirling Senior High School is within the locality.
Transport
Well served by a bus service and train at Woodbridge Train Station, and the International Airport terminal and Domestic Terminal are only 10 minutes by car.
Community Events
Each year, the City of Swan presents a range of events for the community. For information on what is happening now, visit their website: www.swan.wa.gov.au
