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Jane Brook, Western Australia

Coordinates: 31°51′36″S 116°03′40″E / 31.86°S 116.061°E / -31.86; 116.061
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Jane Brook
PerthWestern Australia
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Coordinates31°51′36″S 116°03′40″E / 31.86°S 116.061°E / -31.86; 116.061
Population3,670 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)6056
LGA(s)City of Swan
State electorate(s)Midland
Federal division(s)Hasluck
Suburbs around Jane Brook:
Middle Swan Herne Hill and Red Hill Herne Hill
Middle Swan Jane Brook Hovea
Stratton Swan View Hovea

Jane Brook is the name of a watercourse and the valley that passes through the Darling Scarp,[2] and which was utilised for the Eastern Railway and subsequently a central part of the John Forrest National Park.

Suburb

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It is also the name of a suburb, situated approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of the capital city Perth, Western Australia. It is a suburb within the City of Swan.[3]

Local attractions

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There are a number of fine wineries located near Jane Brook, producing premium hand-crafted wines. Most have restaurants serving lunch and dinner. The nearest major shopping precinct is located in Midland, approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the west.

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jane Brook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Jane Brook" (PDF). Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Government of Western Australia. April 2019. ISSN 2209-6779. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Jane Brook". City of Swan. 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.