Erskine, Western Australia

Not to be confused with Erskineville, New South Wales.
Erskine
Mandurah, Western Australia
Population 4,100 (2011 census)[1]
Established 1971
Postcode(s) 6210
LGA(s) City of Mandurah
State electorate(s) Dawesville
Federal Division(s) Canning
Suburbs around Erskine:
Halls Head Halls Head Dudley Park
Halls Head Erskine Dudley Park
Falcon

Coordinates: 32°33′43″S 115°41′38″E / 32.562°S 115.694°E / -32.562; 115.694

Erskine is a suburb of Mandurah. It is bound by the Old Coast Road to the west (with Halls Head on the opposite side) and the Peel Inlet to the east. It is home to a minor shopping centre, including a Coles supermarket.

Transport

As stated above, Erskine's western border is Old Coast Road, which is the main thoroughfare through Mandurah's southern suburbs and connects Erskine to Mandurah, Perth and Bunbury. Erskine is also well-served by public transport with Transperth bus routes 591 and 594 servicing the suburb. The 591 service terminates in Erskine at Sticks Boulevard/ Willoughbridge Crescent while the 594 proceeds towards Dawesville via Old Coast Road.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "2011 Census QuickStats: Erskine". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2012-10-08.


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