Langford, Western Australia

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Langford
PerthWestern Australia
Coordinates32°02′38″S 115°56′31″E / 32.044°S 115.942°E / -32.044; 115.942Coordinates: 32°02′38″S 115°56′31″E / 32.044°S 115.942°E / -32.044; 115.942
Population5,671 (2016 census)[1]
Established1967
Postcode(s)6147
LGA(s)City of Gosnells
State electorate(s)Cannington
Federal division(s)Burt
Suburbs around Langford:
Ferndale Beckenham
Lynwood Langford
Parkwood Thornlie Thornlie

Langford is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Gosnells. Its postcode is 6147.

Langford was named after a Mr. Langford, a long-serving local councillor of the Shire of Gosnells. The shire submitted the name in September 1966, having chosen it alongside the State Housing Commission; the name was approved in January 1967.[2] It is a working-class residential suburb located approximately 11 km (7 mi) from Perth's central business district. Recently the suburb has been upgraded and redeveloped, especially since it now links to a major highway. The suburb has had its share of social problems having originally had a large proportion of state run housing, much of which has now been renovated and sold to private owners. Langford offers facilities such as several primary schools, several churches, a sporting complex and shopping centre including a delicatessen, pub and chemist.

References[]

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Langford (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 July 2021. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "History of metropolitan suburb names – L". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Retrieved 10 July 2021.

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