Western Australia location profile
Australind WA 6233
Australind is a family-friendly estuary-side suburb just north of Bunbury, known for its mix of established coastal pockets and newer master-planned estates like Treendale. It appeals to families and retirees with good schools, everyday shopping, and strong sport and recreation facilities along the Leschenault Estuary.
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Why families consider Australind
Predominantly owner-occupier families and established couples, with a growing retiree cohort. Lifestyle centres on schools, community sport, boating, fishing and cycling along the estuary, with housing ranging from 1970s–80s homes to modern builds in Treendale.
Amenities & services
- Australind Village Shopping Centre (Old Coast Rd)
- Treendale Shopping Centre (Woolworths, Kmart and specialty stores)
- Australind Medical Centre (Old Coast Rd)
- Leschenault Medical Centre
- Pharmacies, cafes and restaurants along Old Coast Rd and in Treendale
- Bunbury Hospital (Bunbury Health Campus) nearby
- Australind Library (Shire of Harvey), Mulgara Street, Australind
Transport & connectivity
- Bunbury Passenger Terminal (Australind train service to Perth)
- TransBunbury local bus services linking Australind/Treendale with Bunbury CBD and Health Campus
- Forrest Highway
- Old Coast Road (National Route 1)
- Australind Bypass
- Paris Road and Clifton Road connections to Bunbury
Lifestyle & recreation
- Leschenault Leisure Centre (pools, gym, courts)
- Ridley Place Foreshore and boat ramp
- Estuary walking/cycling paths, fishing and crabbing
- Community sports ovals and clubs (AFL, soccer, cricket, netball, hockey)
- Australind Skate Park
- Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (nearby)
- Leschenault Estuary Foreshore Reserve
- Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park
- Ridley Place Foreshore Park
- Pirie Park
- Galway Green Park
- Cathedral Avenue Foreshore Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care and OSHC options (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning Australind, Great Beginnings Australind, centres in Treendale). Generally good availability outside peak days, with higher demand for infant rooms and after‑school care.
- Edith Cowan University South West (Bunbury) — Robertson Drive, Bunbury
- The University of Western Australia, Rural Clinical School (Bunbury) — at Bunbury Hospital