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The Everyone Belongs Engagement Report reveals that 63% of residents feel a sense of belonging to their local community.
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The local community describes Churchlands as caring, diverse and friendly neighbourhood. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Churchlands neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.
Churchlands received its name after the land was sold to Catholic Bishop Matthew Gibney, and little development occurred in Churchlands until extensive subdivisions took place the 1980s.
What it means to be a 'local'
Becoming known as Churchlands after the Catholic Church purchased it in 1891, European settlement of the area actually began when land was granted to Henry Trigg in 1831 and the Hokin family in 1834.
Both were grants of 200 acres, later acquired by William Strickland, who later sold the land to Perth's Roman Catholic Bishop, the Right Reverend Matthew Gibney. But little residential development occurred in Churchlands until the 1980s, when extensive subdivisions took place near Herdsman Lake. Development is still underway in the north-eastern part of Churchlands, now referred to as Floreat Lakes.
A significant landmark is Herdsman Lake, an important regional recreational area and wildlife sanctuary offering a number of educational and passive recreational opportunities for local residents and the wider community.
Local focus
These are the top local priorities you've told us are important for Churchlands.
What you've told us so far
"Develop a hub full of activities e.g. playground, small bars, food outlets."
What we're doing
The City has commenced the preparation of a new Local Planning Strategy, which will set the planning directions and actions to address key challenges and opportunities for managing growth and change over the next 15 years. The Strategy will be structured around these four key themes:
- Environment
- Community, urban growth and settlement
- Economy and employment
- Infrastructure.
This will also include a needs analysis to ensure Churchlands residents have access to a range of activities in convenient locations within the suburb.
What you've told us so far
"I think the traffic management around Churchlands High School Hale School and Newman needs management. Churchlands traffic is quite extraordinary. The amount of street parking with students with P-plates needs a solution."
What we're doing
The City has previously implemented changes to parking restrictions around Churchlands Senior High School to increase capacity for P-plate vehicles. However, with a growing student population, some student parking in surrounding streets is inevitable. The City monitors this parking to ensure compliance with regulations.
To make a report, call the City's Community Patrol on 1300 365 356 (24/7 services) or report online.
Find more information on safe parking and transport and road safety in the City of Stirling.
What you've told us so far
"Enhancement of the natural environment."
What we're doing
Budget has been allocated for 2025/26 to continue managing bushlands across the City, both through scheduled and reactive programs. In Churchlands, habitat restoration works will continue in Memory Park, in partnership with students from Churchlands Senior High School.
What you've told us so far
"More parkland and amenities."
What we're doing
While there are no plans for the acquisition of additional parkland in the Churchlands area, the City will continue to undertake the renewal and upgrade of existing park assets and respond to requests from the community for new park amenities.
What you've told us so far
"More street trees."
What we're doing
Through the 2025/26 plan and budget, 8,000 trees will be planted in parks and verges, some of which will be planted in Churchlands. Additionally, the City has increased tree watering from two years to three years for new trees to mitigate loss. An extra 784,000 trees and shrubs will be planted across the City by 2040.
Learn more on the Living Green Program webpage, or sign up for the Living Green newsletter for more updates.
Facts
Churchlands population
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Average number of people per household
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The average age in Churchlands is 41 years old
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Top five birthplaces
Australia (51%), China (8%), England (5%), India (4%), Malaysia (4%)
Median weekly household income
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87% of residents are satisfied with liveability
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Local plans
Residential dwellings are characterised by large, modern two storey designs that have an average lot size of 850 m2 while the popularity of infill development has resulted in duplexes and units becoming a significant form of residential construction throughout the area.
A small deli and growers' market on Flynn Street meet local shopping needs.
Churchlands has 8ha of public open space, which includes seven local open spaces and one community open space, with good walkable proximity to local residents.
A significant landmark is Herdsman Lake, an important regional recreational area and wildlife sanctuary offering a number of educational and passive recreational opportunities for local residents and the wider community.
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