Lesley, Western Australia

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Lesley
Perth,  Western Australia
Lesley, Western Australia
Coordinates 32°09′S116°11′E / 32.15°S 116.19°E / -32.15; 116.19 Coordinates: 32°09′S116°11′E / 32.15°S 116.19°E / -32.15; 116.19
Population0 (SAL 2016) [1] [2]
Established2006
Postcode(s) 6111
Area116.3 km2 (44.9 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) City of Armadale
State electorate(s) Darling Range
Federal division(s) Canning
Suburbs around Lesley:
Karragullen Pickering Brook Flynn
Ashendon Lesley Flint
Ashendon Ashendon Flint

Lesley is a semi-rural south-eastern suburb and locality of Perth, Western Australia, located in the local government area of the City of Armadale. [3] [4]

The origins of the suburb's name are uncertain; however, it is believed to be named after a Conservator of Forests daughter. The name of the suburb was approved on 3 January 2006. [5]

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lesley (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2016.  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
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