Western Australia location profile
Coolbinia WA 6050
Leafy, established inner‑northern Perth suburb known for quiet streets, large blocks and mid‑century homes. Family‑friendly with strong community feel and easy access to parks, schools and the Beaufort Street dining strip.
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Why families consider Coolbinia
Predominantly families and professionals in higher-income, established households; a calm residential vibe with renovated character homes and modern infill; lifestyle centres on nearby cafes, sport, and green spaces.
Amenities & services
- Dog Swamp Shopping Centre (Yokine)
- Flinders Square Shopping Centre (Yokine)
- Beaufort Street dining and retail (Mount Lawley/Highgate)
- St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital (Mount Lawley)
- Local cafes, medical and convenience services along Walcott St and Alexander Dr
- Stirling Libraries – Inglewood (Inglewood)
- Stirling Libraries – Dianella (Dianella)
- Vincent Library and Local History Centre (Leederville)
Transport & connectivity
- Mount Lawley Station (Midland line)
- Glendalough Station (Joondalup line)
- High-frequency bus routes on Wanneroo Rd, Walcott St and Alexander Dr
- Major roads: Alexander Dr, Walcott St, Wanneroo Rd, Charles St
Lifestyle & recreation
- Coolbinia Reserve and local sports ovals
- Yokine Reserve (playgrounds, walking paths, sports clubs)
- Hamer Park (sports fields)
- Mount Lawley Golf Club
- Beaufort Street entertainment precinct nearby
- Coolbinia Reserve
- Yokine Reserve
- Wordsworth Reserve
- Hamer Park
- Breckler Park
Education context
Multiple long day care and OSHC options within 5–10 minutes in Coolbinia/Yokine/Menora/Mount Lawley; infant places can have waitlists, with better availability for toddlers and pre‑kindy.
- Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley Campus (Mount Lawley)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley)
- Curtin University (Bentley)