Landsdale, Darch and Madeley

Learn more about the Landsdale, Darch and Madeley neighbourhood.

Landsdale, Darch and Madeley form a newer, master-planned cluster of northern suburbs characterised by modern housing, landscaped parks and a strong family orientation. Landsdale combines residential streets with schools, shops and green corridors, while Darch offers peaceful pockets of parkland and easy access to Kingsway City Shopping Centre. Madeley adds a predominantly low-density, contemporary feel, with well-kept homes and convenient transport connections. As a group, these suburbs provide a balanced blend of suburban tranquillity, modern amenities and family-friendly design, appealing to those seeking space, comfort and community within easy reach of Perth’s wider northern corridor.

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Place name and meaning

Darch

Darch was named after an early settler family in the area. In 1860 convict Thomas Darch leased a farm near Lake Goollelal, originally known as Mission Farm. The suburb name was approved in 1997.

Landsdale

Landsdale was named after the main road through the area, Landsdale Road, and was approved on 8 January 1980. The origin of the road name is not known, although it appeared on maps of the area as early as 1955.

Madeley

Madeley was named after early landowner and Wanneroo Road Board member George Edward Madeley. He took up a series of land grants comprising 400 acres east of where the suburb of Madeley is situated today. Historically, the area was officially unnamed and residents noted their addresses as Wanneroo until the locality of Landsdale was gazetted in 1980, extending from Wanneroo Road to Alexander Drive.