Western Australia location profile
Herne Hill WA 6056
Herne Hill is a semi-rural suburb in the heart of the Swan Valley, known for vineyards, cellar doors, and a peaceful lifestyle on larger blocks. It blends country charm with access to services in nearby Midland and Ellenbrook. Weekends attract visitors to wineries and local produce markets.
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Why families consider Herne Hill
Predominantly family households and long-term residents on acreage and lifestyle properties, with a strong viticulture, horticulture and equestrian presence. The pace is quiet and community-oriented, while tourism adds vibrancy on weekends; daily needs are typically met in Midland or Ellenbrook.
Amenities & services
- Swan Settlers Market (Herne Hill)
- Sittella Winery & Restaurant (Herne Hill)
- Midland Gate Shopping Centre (Midland)
- Ellenbrook Central (Ellenbrook)
- St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals (Midland)
- Local GP and dental clinics in nearby Midland/Caversham/Ellenbrook
- Midland Public Library (Midland)
- Guildford Public Library (Guildford)
- Ellenbrook Community Library (Ellenbrook)
Transport & connectivity
- Midland Station (nearest train)
- Transperth bus services to Midland via Great Northern Hwy/West Swan Rd
- Great Northern Highway
- West Swan Road
- Reid Highway (nearby)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Wineries and cellar doors throughout the Swan Valley
- Herne Hill Oval & Community Centre
- Cycling and food/wine trails along West Swan Road
- Equestrian riding schools and agistment facilities
- Caversham Wildlife Park (nearby, Whiteman Park)
- Bells Rapids Park (nearby, Brigadoon)
- Herne Hill Oval
- Swan River foreshore reserves (nearby)
- Whiteman Park (nearby)
- Bells Rapids Park (nearby Brigadoon)
Education context
Limited options within Herne Hill; broader choice of long day care, family day care and early learning centres in Midland, Caversham, Henley Brook and Ellenbrook, with occasional waitlists for infants.
- Curtin University (Bentley campus)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley campus)
- Edith Cowan University (Mount Lawley campus)