Western Australia location profile
Carramar WA 6031
Carramar is a family-friendly northern Perth suburb in the City of Wanneroo, built around an 18‑hole public golf course. It offers quiet residential streets, local shopping and schools, and quick access to the larger Joondalup regional hub.
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Why families consider Carramar
Predominantly owner-occupied, detached homes with many young and mid-aged families; active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle centred on parks, paths and the golf course. Residents commute to Joondalup and Perth via nearby train links and major roads.
Amenities & services
- Carramar Village Shopping Centre
- Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City (nearby)
- Carramar Medical Centre
- Dental and allied health clinics
- The Duke Bar & Bistro
- Local cafes and takeaways
- Joondalup Library (Joondalup)
- Wanneroo Library (Wanneroo)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Joondalup Station (Joondalup Line)
- Currambine Station (Joondalup Line)
- Transperth bus services linking to Joondalup Station and surrounding suburbs
- Major roads: Wanneroo Road, Joondalup Drive, Pinjar Road, Flynn Drive; Mitchell Freeway access via Joondalup Drive/Burns Beach Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Carramar Golf Course (18-hole public course)
- HBF Arena Joondalup (aquatics, gym, courts; nearby)
- Local sports ovals, playgrounds and multi-use paths
- HOYTS Currambine and dining precinct (nearby)
- Neerabup National Park
- Carramar Golf Course
- Houghton Park
Education context
Multiple long day care and OSHC options in Carramar and nearby Tapping/Banksia Grove; generally good availability for preschoolers, with occasional waitlists for infant rooms.
- Edith Cowan University – Joondalup Campus (Joondalup)
- North Metropolitan TAFE – Joondalup (Joondalup)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley (accessible via train/bus)