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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)