Western Australia location profile
Booragoon WA 6154
Booragoon is a well-established, leafy suburb in Perth’s south, anchored by the major Westfield Booragoon shopping precinct. It blends convenient retail and transport access with quiet residential streets, lakes, and sporting reserves, appealing to families and professionals.
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Why families consider Booragoon
Predominantly family households and professionals, with a mix of renovated mid-century homes and newer infill, plus some downsizers drawn to amenities. Lifestyle is convenient and community-oriented, with strong retail, fitness, and green space access.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Booragoon (major regional shopping centre)
- LeisureFit Booragoon (aquatic and fitness centre)
- Local GP clinics, dental and allied health
- Nearby Fiona Stanley Hospital and St John of God Murdoch Hospital (Murdoch)
- Cafes and restaurants in and around Westfield and the Riseley Street precinct
- AH Bracks Library + Creative Space (Melville)
- Bull Creek Library (Bull Creek)
- Willagee Library (Willagee)
Transport & connectivity
- Booragoon Bus Station (extensive Transperth services, including CircleRoute 998/999)
- Nearest train: Canning Bridge and Bull Creek stations (Mandurah Line)
- Major roads: Leach Highway, Riseley Street, Marmion Street; quick access to Kwinana Freeway and Canning Highway
Lifestyle & recreation
- LeisureFit Booragoon pools, gym and fitness programs
- Len Shearer Reserve sports fields
- Walking and birdwatching around Booragoon Lake
- Cinema and entertainment at Westfield Booragoon
- Nearby Blue Gum Recreation Club and tennis (Brentwood)
- Booragoon Lake Reserve
- Len Shearer Reserve
- Wireless Hill Park (Ardross)
- Blue Gum Reserve (Brentwood)
- Piney Lakes Reserve (Winthrop)
Education context
Multiple long day care and OSHC options in Booragoon and neighbouring Ardross/Brentwood; generally good availability with some waitlists on peak days.
- Murdoch University (Murdoch campus, approx. 5–6km)
- Curtin University (Bentley campus, approx. 8–10km via Leach Hwy)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley campus, approx. 9–10km)