Western Australia location profile
Doubleview WA 6018
Doubleview is a leafy, elevated coastal-fringe suburb known for its dual views to the city and ocean, giving rise to its name. It blends renovated post‑war homes with modern townhouses, offering a relaxed, family‑friendly feel close to Scarborough Beach and major shopping hubs.
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Why families consider Doubleview
Mix of young professionals, families and downsizers; active outdoor lifestyle with beach, parks and cafes nearby; good access to retail, schools and transport while retaining a quiet residential feel.
Amenities & services
- Karrinyup Shopping Centre (major retail, dining, cinema)
- Westfield Innaloo and local shops along Scarborough Beach Road
- GP clinics and dental practices in Doubleview/Scarborough/Innaloo
- Cafes, restaurants and bars on Scarborough Beach Road and Scarborough Esplanade
- Pharmacies and allied health services nearby
- Stirling Libraries – Scarborough, 173 Gildercliffe St, Scarborough
- Stirling Libraries – Innaloo, Innaloo Community Centre, 388 Scarborough Beach Rd, Innaloo
- Stirling Libraries – Karrinyup, Davenport St, Karrinyup
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Stirling Station and Glendalough Station (Joondalup Line) nearby
- Buses: 990 to Perth CBD via Scarborough Beach Rd; 998/999 CircleRoute; 410/412; 423/425 local feeders
- Major roads: Scarborough Beach Rd, Sackville Tce, Huntriss Rd, West Coast Hwy, Karrinyup Rd, Mitchell Fwy (access via Cedric St)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Scarborough Beach foreshore and ocean pool
- Abbett Park sports complex (nearby)
- HOYTS Karrinyup and Scarborough Beach entertainment precinct
- Local gyms, yoga and fitness studios
- Bennett Park (Doubleview)
- Bradley Reserve (Doubleview)
- Abbett Park (Scarborough, nearby)
- Jackadder Lake Reserve (Woodlands, nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care and OSHC options in and around the suburb; places can be competitive for infants. Nearby options include centres in Doubleview, Scarborough and Karrinyup.
- Edith Cowan University (Mount Lawley Campus)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley Campus)
- Curtin University (Bentley Campus)