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Ferndale, Western AustraliaFerndale is an Australian city. It is a suburb of metropolitan Perth, in Western Australia, approximately 11 kilometres southeast of the central business district. The name Ferndale originated from developers, whom decided not to proceed with the local council's (City of Canning) choice of Shearnstead. In 1965, the name change was approved. (Department of Land Information 2005). Transportation Ferndale is an established residential suburb, bounded by the major commercial area of Cannington to the east and the Canning River to the north. Major roads in the suburb include Ferndale Crescent, which runs like an inverted U-shape, Willcock Street, Grace Street and Bridgeway Avenue. The latter three are all in Ferndale's east. Transperth, which is Perth's public transport utility, runs two principal routes, 877 and 878 which serves Ferndale by connecting to Perth City and Cannington. Amenities Prominent features of the suburb also include Ferndale Reserve, a large sports ground; and the small Ferndale Shopping Centre, comprising of a deli, hair salon, fast food outlet, pharmacy and Chinese restaurant. There are two primary schools in the suburb, Ferndale Primary, located in west Ferndale; and Kinlock Primary in the east. Both are feeder schools to Lynwood Senior High School, the main secondary school of the surrounding suburbs. The Canning River Regional Park, located in Ferndale's north, is a popular route for cycling and walking as it is the parkland of the Canning River.
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