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Kinross WA 6028

Kinross is a family-friendly northern suburb in the City of Joondalup, developed largely in the 1990s with predominantly detached homes on quiet streets. It offers good schools, ample parks, and convenient access to beaches and the Joondalup city centre.

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Why families consider Kinross

Predominantly families and professionals, with a notable UK expat influence; suburban lifestyle centered on schools, sporting clubs, and coastal recreation; housing is largely 3–5 bedroom detached homes on moderate blocks.

Amenities & services

  • Kinross Central Shopping Centre
  • Currambine Central
  • Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City
  • Ocean Keys Shopping Centre (Clarkson)
  • Joondalup Health Campus and local GP/medical clinics
  • Local cafes and restaurants in Kinross and Currambine precinct
  • Clarkson Library, Ocean Keys Blvd, Clarkson
  • Joondalup Library, Boas Ave, Joondalup
  • Whitford Library, Banks Ave, Hillarys

Transport & connectivity

  • Train stations: Currambine Station and Clarkson Station (Joondalup/Yanchep Line)
  • Bus routes: Transperth services linking Kinross to Currambine and Clarkson stations via Kinross Dr, Connolly Dr and Marmion Ave
  • Major roads: Marmion Ave, Connolly Dr, Burns Beach Rd, Mitchell Fwy (via Burns Beach Rd/Shenton Ave interchanges)

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Burns Beach coastal path and foreshore
  • MacNaughton Park and Kinross Skate Park
  • HBF Arena Joondalup (aquatic and sports complex)
  • Local sporting ovals, tennis/basketball courts at schools and parks
  • MacNaughton Park
  • Falkland Park
  • Burns Beach Foreshore Park (nearby)
  • Neerabup National Park (nearby)

Education context

Multiple long day care and OSHC options in and around the suburb (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning Kinross, centres in Currambine/Clarkson); generally good availability, with infant rooms sometimes waitlisted.

  • Edith Cowan University (Joondalup Campus, Joondalup)
  • North Metropolitan TAFE (Joondalup)
  • The University of Western Australia (Crawley)
  • Curtin University (Bentley)