Melaleuca, Western Australia

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Melaleuca
Perth,  Western Australia
Melaleuca, Western Australia
Coordinates 31°42′36″S115°54′54″E / 31.710°S 115.915°E / -31.710; 115.915 Coordinates: 31°42′36″S115°54′54″E / 31.710°S 115.915°E / -31.710; 115.915
Postcode(s) 6079
Location25 km (16 mi) from Perth
LGA(s) City of Swan
State electorate(s) Swan Hills
Federal division(s) Pearce
Suburbs around Melaleuca:
Mariginiup Bullsbrook Bullsbrook
Jandabup and Gnangara Melaleuca Bullsbrook
Lexia Ellenbrook The Vines

Melaleuca is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, [1] located in the City of Swan local government area.

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References

  1. "Postcode for Melaleuca, Western Australia (near Perth)". Postcodes Australia. Retrieved 8 November 2013.