Western Australia location profile
Bennett Springs WA 6063
Bennett Springs is a modern, family‑oriented suburb in the City of Swan with mostly late‑1990s to 2010s housing. It appeals to those seeking quiet residential streets with quick access to Swan Valley attractions and major roads. New METRONET connections and nearby shopping and leisure facilities add convenience.
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Why families consider Bennett Springs
Diverse, multicultural community of young families and established couples in contemporary detached homes; lifestyle is suburban and quiet with easy weekend access to Swan Valley wineries, Whiteman Park, and local sporting facilities.
Amenities & services
- Bennett Springs Shopping Centre (local convenience retail)
- Altone Park Shopping Centre, Beechboro
- Beechboro Central (Coles), Beechboro
- Galleria Shopping Centre, Morley
- Ellenbrook Central, Ellenbrook
- Altone Medical Centre, Beechboro
- Beechboro Family Practice, Beechboro
- Caversham Village Medical Centre, Caversham
- Cafes and eateries along Benara Rd/Marshall Rd and nearby Swan Valley venues
- Altone Park Public Library, Beechboro
- Ellenbrook Community Library, Ellenbrook
- Midland Public Library, Midland
- Morley Library, Morley
Transport & connectivity
- Malaga Station (METRONET Morley–Ellenbrook Line)
- Noranda Station (METRONET Morley–Ellenbrook Line)
- Bassendean Station (Midland Line) via bus connections
- Transperth bus services along Marshall Rd, Beechboro Rd North, Benara Rd and Drumpellier Dr to Morley, Ellenbrook and Bassendean
- Reid Highway, Benara Road, Beechboro Road North, Lord Street/Drumpellier Drive; Tonkin Highway nearby
Lifestyle & recreation
- Whiteman Park (playgrounds, cycling, heritage tram rides)
- Altone Park Leisure Centre (pool, gym, sports courts)
- Altone Park Golf Course and driving range
- Swan Valley wineries, breweries and restaurants
- Local sporting ovals, playgrounds and walking paths
- Whiteman Park
- Bennett Brook Reserve
- Altone Park
- Lightning Swamp Bushland (nearby Malaga)
- Swan Valley riverine reserves
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Bennett Springs, Beechboro and Caversham; generally good availability for preschoolers, with infant places sometimes waitlisted. OSHC offered at nearby primary schools.
- Edith Cowan University (ECU) – Mount Lawley campus, Mount Lawley
- Curtin University – Bentley campus, Bentley
- The University of Western Australia (UWA) – Crawley campus, Crawley
- Murdoch University – South Street campus, Murdoch