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Kallaroo WA 6025

Kallaroo is a quiet, family‑friendly coastal suburb in the City of Joondalup, known for established streetscapes and proximity to beaches and major amenities. Residents enjoy easy access to shopping, schools, parks, and the dining and leisure options at nearby Hillarys Boat Harbour.

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Why families consider Kallaroo

Mix of long‑term residents and families, with 1970s–1990s homes alongside renovations; coastal, outdoorsy lifestyle with strong community clubs and school catchments (e.g., Springfield Primary).

Amenities & services

  • Westfield Whitford City (Hillarys) retail, supermarkets, dining and cinema
  • Mullaloo Plaza (nearby) daily shopping
  • GP, dental and allied health along Whitfords Ave and surrounds
  • Joondalup Health Campus (major hospital nearby)
  • Hillarys Boat Harbour/Sorrento Quay dining and services
  • Local cafes and takeaway strips on Dampier Ave and Bridgewater Dr
  • Whitford Library (Hillarys, City of Joondalup)
  • Joondalup Library (Joondalup CBD)
  • Duncraig Library (Duncraig)

Transport & connectivity

  • Train: Whitfords Station (Joondalup Line); also accessible to Greenwood and Edgewater stations
  • Bus: Transperth services along Whitfords Ave, Bridgewater Dr and Dampier Ave linking to Whitfords Station, Joondalup and Hillarys
  • Roads: Marmion Ave and Whitfords Ave, with access to Mitchell Freeway via Whitfords Ave

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Mullaloo Beach and coastal shared paths
  • Hillarys Boat Harbour & Sorrento Quay (dining, AQWA)
  • Whitfords Nodes Park fitness stairs and playgrounds
  • Craigie Leisure Centre (pools, gym, courts)
  • HBF Arena Joondalup (sporting facilities and events)
  • Bridgewater Park (Kallaroo)
  • Kallaroo Park
  • Mullaloo Beach Reserve
  • Whitfords Nodes Park

Education context

Multiple long day care, kindergartens and OSHC options in Kallaroo/Mullaloo/Hillarys; places near Springfield Primary and along Whitfords Ave, with moderate waitlists for infants.

  • Edith Cowan University – Joondalup Campus (Joondalup)
  • The University of Western Australia (Crawley)
  • Curtin University (Bentley)
  • Murdoch University (Murdoch)