Western Australia location profile
Bakers Hill WA 6562
Bakers Hill is a small, semi-rural township in the Wheatbelt known for its spacious blocks, country feel, and friendly community. It appeals to families and tree-changers seeking a quieter lifestyle with access to trails and nearby hills towns.
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Why families consider Bakers Hill
Predominantly families and trades/agriculture workers, with commuters to Northam, Mundaring and Perth. Lifestyle revolves around hobby farms, outdoor recreation, community sport and country-town amenities.
Amenities & services
- Local bakery and cafes (Bakers Hill Pie Shop)
- General store/post office and fuel
- Bakers Hill Primary School
- Community hall and recreation centre
- GP clinics and hospital services in Northam
- Supermarkets and larger retail in Northam and Mundaring
- Wundowie Public Library (Wundowie)
- Northam Library (Northam)
- Mundaring Library (Mundaring)
Transport & connectivity
- Transwa road coach stop on Great Eastern Highway
- Nearest train: Northam Station (AvonLink/Prospector/MerredinLink)
- Great Eastern Highway; links to Clackline-Toodyay Road and Great Southern Highway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Kep Track (walking, cycling, horse riding)
- Bakers Hill Recreation Centre and Oval (local sport)
- Playgrounds and community events
- Larger sporting complexes and pools in Northam and Mundaring
- Bakers Hill Recreation Reserve
- Clackline Nature Reserve
- Wooroloo Regional Park
- Lake Leschenaultia (nearby Chidlow)
- Kep Track corridor bushland
Education context
Limited in-town options; family day care available with full-service centres in Wundowie, Northam and Mundaring.
- Muresk Institute (near Northam)
- Curtin University (Bentley, Perth)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley, Perth)
- Edith Cowan University (Mount Lawley/Joondalup, Perth)