Lesley, Western Australia

Lesley
Interactive map of Lesley
Coordinates: 32°09′S 116°11′E / 32.15°S 116.19°E / -32.15; 116.19
CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
CityPerth
LGA
Location
Established2006
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
116.3 km2 (44.9 sq mi)
Population
 • Total0 (SAL 2016)[3][4]
Postcode
6111
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.[5][6]

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.[7]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lesley (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016. 
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lesley (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  3. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lesley (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016. 
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lesley (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  5. ^ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. ^ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. ^ "History of metropolitan suburb names – L". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.