Western Australia location profile
Kewdale WA 6105
Kewdale is a mixed residential and light-industrial suburb in Perth’s inner east, prized for its access to major roads, Perth Airport, and employment hubs. Quiet pockets around Tomato Lake appeal to families and downsizers, while logistics precincts support a strong working population.
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Why families consider Kewdale
Diverse and pragmatic, with established family homes and newer infill near green spaces, and a workforce tied to transport, airport, and logistics. Lifestyle is convenient and value-focused, with good access to retail and services in nearby Belmont and Victoria Park; aircraft and freight traffic can add noise near key corridors.
Amenities & services
- Belmont Forum Shopping Centre (nearby Cloverdale)
- DFO Perth and Costco (Perth Airport precinct)
- Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre (aquatics and gym)
- Reading Cinemas Belmont
- Local GP, dental and allied health clinics on/near Kewdale Rd and Knutsford Ave
- Cafes and eateries along Orrong Rd and Belmont/Cloverdale precincts
- Kewdale Community Centre and sporting clubs
- Ruth Faulkner Library – Belmont Hub, 213 Wright St, Cloverdale
- Victoria Park Library – 27 Sussex St, East Victoria Park
Transport & connectivity
- Redcliffe Station (Airport Line)
- Oats Street Station (Armadale/Thornlie Line)
- Transperth buses along Orrong Rd, Kewdale Rd and Leach Hwy linking to Perth CBD, Curtin University and Belmont Forum
- Tonkin Highway
- Leach Highway
- Orrong Road
- Abernethy Road
- Kewdale Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Tomato Lake Reserve (walking trails, playgrounds, birdlife)
- Forster Park (ovals, cricket, soccer)
- Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre (pools, courts, fitness)
- Reading Cinemas Belmont
- Crown Perth entertainment precinct (nearby Burswood)
- Local skate parks and playgrounds in the City of Belmont
- Tomato Lake Reserve
- Forster Park
- Wicca Park
- Kewdale Park
- Faulkner Park (nearby Cloverdale)
Education context
Good availability of long day care, early learning and OSHC within Kewdale and adjacent Cloverdale/Carlisle; waitlists vary, with higher demand for infant rooms.
- Curtin University – Bentley campus (approx. 5–7km)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley campus (approx. 10–12km)
- Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley campus (approx. 9–11km)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch campus (approx. 18–20km)