Initial plans for Wanju emerged from the Greater Bunbury Strategy 2013.
In July 2015, following a public naming competition, the Shire of Dardanup chose ‘Wanju’ for the urban expansion area, which means ‘welcome’ in the local Noongar language.
| Wanju’s significant features |
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| Total area | 1245 ha |
| Estimated number of dwellings | 20,000 |
| Estimated number of high schools | 3 public, 2 private |
| Estimated number of primary schools | 9 public, 2 private |
| Estimated town centre floorspace | 70,000 m2 retail
70,000 m2 commercial |
| Estimated local centres’ floorspace | 42,000 m2 retail floorspace
42,000 m2 commercial floorspace |
| Potential number of local jobs | 4000 jobs |
| Areas identified as public open space | 300 ha |
For more information see also Shire of Dardanup website.