Western Australia location profile
Edgewater WA 6027
Edgewater is a leafy, family-friendly suburb in the City of Joondalup, known for its lakeside setting and easy access to nature. It offers established homes on quiet streets, strong transport links, and close proximity to major shopping and health services.
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Why families consider Edgewater
Predominantly established families and long-term owner-occupiers, with professionals and students drawn by nearby ECU. Lifestyle leans outdoorsy with walking and cycling around the lake, and convenient commuting via train and freeway.
Amenities & services
- Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City
- Edgewater Shopping Centre (Edgewater Drive)
- Joondalup Health Campus
- Joondalup Private Hospital
- Local cafes and takeaways on Edgewater Drive
- Dining precincts in Joondalup City Centre
- Specialist medical and allied health clinics nearby
- Joondalup Library, Boas Avenue, Joondalup
- ECU Joondalup Library, Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus
Transport & connectivity
- Edgewater Station (Joondalup Line)
- Transperth bus services linking Joondalup, Whitfords and Wanneroo
- Mitchell Freeway (State Route 2)
- Ocean Reef Road
- Joondalup Drive
- Eddystone Avenue
Lifestyle & recreation
- Yellagonga Regional Park walking and cycling trails
- Lake Joondalup foreshore birdwatching and picnic spots
- HBF Arena (aquatic centre, gym, courts) nearby
- Playgrounds and ovals at local parks
- Joondalup Resort golf (nearby)
- Yellagonga Regional Park
- Lake Joondalup Nature Reserve
- Picnic Cove Park
- Neil Hawkins Park (nearby Joondalup foreshore)
- Edgewater Quarry
Education context
Good availability via a mix of local long day care, family day care, and OSH programs at Edgewater Primary and nearby schools; highest demand and waitlists typically for under-2s.
- Edith Cowan University (Joondalup Campus) – nearby
- University of Western Australia (Crawley) – via train to Perth then bus
- Curtin University (Bentley) – via train to Perth then bus