Western Australia location profile
Coolbellup WA 6163
Coolbellup is a leafy, established southern suburb in the City of Cockburn with a strong community feel and ongoing revitalisation. It appeals to families, students, and professionals seeking affordable houses near major education and health hubs.
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Why families consider Coolbellup
Mix of post‑war homes and newer infill townhouses, culturally diverse, with many young families, students from nearby universities, and health precinct workers. Quiet residential streets, active local clubs, and improving amenities support a relaxed, suburban lifestyle.
Amenities & services
- Coolbellup Shopping Centre (Coolbellup Ave)
- Kardinya Park Shopping Centre (Kardinya)
- Phoenix Shopping Centre (Spearwood)
- Local cafes and takeaways on Coolbellup Ave
- Fiona Stanley Hospital (Murdoch)
- St John of God Murdoch Hospital (Murdoch)
- GP clinics, pharmacies and allied health in Coolbellup/Kardinya
- Coolbellup Library, Coolbellup Hub (Counihan Way, Coolbellup)
- Spearwood Library (Rockingham Rd, Spearwood)
- Success Library, Cockburn Gateway (Beeliar Dr, Success)
Transport & connectivity
- Murdoch Station (Mandurah Line) with buses from Coolbellup
- Transperth buses along Coolbellup Ave, North Lake Rd and Stock Rd to Fremantle, Murdoch and Cockburn Central
- Major roads: Stock Rd, North Lake Rd, Farrington Rd, Winterfold Rd; South St and Leach Hwy nearby
Lifestyle & recreation
- Len Packham Recreation Centre and ovals
- Tempest Park sports fields
- Bibra Lake Regional Playground, walking and cycling trails
- Manning Park and Spearwood Stairs nearby
- Cockburn ARC (aquatic and fitness) in Success
- Len Packham Park
- Tempest Park
- Hargreaves Park
- Bibra Lake Reserve (Beeliar Regional Park)
- Manning Park Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Coolbellup and nearby Kardinya/Murdoch; infant places may have waitlists, with better availability for toddlers and kindergarten-aged children.
- Murdoch University (South Street campus, Murdoch)
- The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle campus)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley campus)
- Curtin University (Bentley campus)