Western Australia location profile
Dawesville WA 6211
Dawesville is a relaxed coastal–estuary suburb in the City of Mandurah, popular with families and retirees. It offers easy access to beaches, the Peel–Harvey Estuary, and nature reserves, with a holiday-town feel and growing amenity.
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Why families consider Dawesville
A mix of established residents, sea-changers and retirees, with a growing number of young families. Lifestyle revolves around boating, fishing, beach trips and outdoor recreation; housing ranges from older beach shacks to modern estates.
Amenities & services
- Dawesville Shopping Centre (IGA, specialty stores)
- Local cafes and takeaways along Old Coast Road and Estuary Drive
- Nearby Miami Plaza (Falcon) for supermarkets and retail
- Dawesville Medical Centre and nearby Port Bouvard medical services
- Pharmacies, petrol stations and convenience retail
- Falcon eLibrary and Community Centre, Falcon
- Mandurah Library, Mandurah CBD
Transport & connectivity
- Mandurah Station (Mandurah Line) via Transperth buses
- Bus routes 592/594 linking Dawesville, Falcon and Mandurah Station
- Old Coast Road (National Route 1), Dawesville Road (The Cut bridge)
- Access to Kwinana Freeway/Forrest Highway via Mandurah/Pinjarra roads
Lifestyle & recreation
- Melros Beach and Florida Beach for swimming and surfing
- Boating, crabbing and fishing on the Peel–Harvey Estuary
- Walking and birdwatching in Yalgorup National Park and Lake Clifton
- Community ovals, courts and playgrounds
- Nearby The Cut Golf Course and Pyramids Beach (Wannanup)
- Yalgorup National Park
- Lake Clifton Thrombolite Area
- Melros Reserve and Foreshore
- Dawesville Estuary Foreshore Reserves
- Florida Beach Foreshore
Education context
A handful of long day care and OSHC options in Dawesville/Wannanup/Falcon, with more services in central Mandurah; places can be competitive for infants in peak periods.
- Murdoch University Mandurah Campus (Halls Head)
- Murdoch University South Street Campus (Murdoch)
- Curtin University (Bentley)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley)