Western Australia location profile
Greenwood WA 6024
Greenwood is an established northern Perth suburb known for quiet, leafy streets, family-friendly amenities, and convenient access to the freeway and rail. Housing is largely 1970s–80s brick homes with ongoing renovations and infill, appealing to families, professionals, and downsizers.
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Why families consider Greenwood
Predominantly family households in detached homes, with long-term residents alongside younger families and professionals. The area offers good schools, local shops, and abundant parks, supporting an active, community-oriented lifestyle with easy commuting via train and freeway.
Amenities & services
- Greenwood Village Shopping Centre (grocers, cafes, services)
- Warwick Grove Shopping Centre (nearby, supermarkets, cinema, retail)
- Kingsway City Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Local GP and dental clinics; pharmacies
- Joondalup Health Campus (major hospital nearby)
- Greenwood Hotel and a range of cafes/takeaways
- Woodvale Library — Trappers Dr, Woodvale
- Duncraig Library — Cnr Warwick Rd & Marmion Ave, Duncraig
- Warwick Library — Warwick Grove Shopping Centre, Warwick
- Joondalup Library — Boas Ave, Joondalup
Transport & connectivity
- Greenwood Station (Joondalup Line)
- Warwick Station (nearby)
- Transperth bus routes along Hepburn Ave, Warwick Rd, Coolibah Dr and Wanneroo Rd
- Mitchell Freeway, Hepburn Avenue, Wanneroo Road, Warwick Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Penistone Park sports complex (soccer, cricket, tennis, skate area, playgrounds)
- Local ovals, playgrounds and shared-use paths
- Warwick Stadium (indoor courts) nearby
- Event Cinemas Warwick (nearby)
- Penistone Park
- Blackall Reserve
- Kanangra Park
- Shepherds Bush Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care centres and family day care options in and around Greenwood, plus OSHC programs at local primary schools; infant rooms may have waitlists during peak periods.
- Edith Cowan University — Joondalup Campus (Joondalup)
- Edith Cowan University — Mount Lawley Campus (Mount Lawley)
- University of Western Australia — Crawley Campus (Crawley)
- Curtin University — Bentley Campus (Bentley)