Girrawheen Electorate Profile (2025)

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Area: 23 (sq km).

Number of Electors: 31, 459
Source: 2023 Final Distribution Report, Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission.

Origin of the Name:
Girrawheen is a northern Perth suburb. The name 'Girrawheen' means 'place of flowers' or 'the place where flowers grow' in an Aboriginal language from the eastern states.
Source: City of Wanneroo.

Suburbs and Towns within the Electorate:
The electorate of Girrawheen includes all or part of Alexander Heights, Balga, Girrawheen, Koondoola, Marangaroo and Mirrabooka.
Source: Western Australian Electoral Commission.

Schools
Government: Alinjarra Primary School; Balga Primary School; Balga Senior High School; Boyare Primary School; Burbridge Primary School; Dryandra Primary School; Girrawheen Senior High School; Gladys Newton School; Hudson Park Primary School; Koondoola Primary School; North Balga Primary School; Rawlinson Primary School; Roseworth Primary School; Roseworth Education Support Centre; Waddington Primary School; Warriapendi Primary School.
Other: Emmanuel Christian Community School; John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School; Majella Catholic Primary School; Mercy College; Our Lady of Mercy Primary School.