Western Australia location profile
Lakelands WA 6180
Lakelands is a family‑focused, master‑planned suburb in the City of Mandurah, known for its lakes, walking trails and new estates. It offers a relaxed coastal‑adjacent lifestyle with convenient shopping, schools and improving public transport via the new Lakelands train station.
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Why families consider Lakelands
Predominantly young families and professionals attracted by modern housing, parks and relative affordability. A commuter-friendly base for Mandurah and Perth with a laid-back, outdoorsy lifestyle around local lakes and beaches nearby.
Amenities & services
- Lakelands Shopping Centre (supermarkets, cafes, services)
- Mandurah Forum (major regional shopping, nearby)
- Peel Health Campus (hospital, nearby Greenfields)
- GP, dental and allied health clinics in Lakelands and Meadow Springs
- Restaurants, takeaways and cafes within Lakelands Shopping Centre and nearby Mandurah
- Lakelands Library and Community Centre (Lakelands)
- Mandurah Library (Mandurah CBD)
Transport & connectivity
- Lakelands Station (Mandurah Line) with services to Mandurah and Perth
- Transperth bus services connecting Lakelands, Meadow Springs, Madora Bay and Mandurah
- Mandurah Road and Mandjoogoordap Drive linking to Kwinana Freeway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Local playgrounds and lakeside walking/cycling paths
- Meadow Springs Golf Course (nearby)
- Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (nearby)
- Mandurah Ocean Marina and beaches (nearby)
- Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (nearby)
- Yindana Lake Reserve
- Black Swan Lake
- Paganoni Swamp Reserve (nearby)
- Local neighbourhood parks and wetlands throughout Lakelands
Education context
Multiple long day care and OSHC options in and around Lakelands; infant places can be competitive but vacancies are generally available with advance booking.
- Murdoch University (South Street campus, Murdoch via Mandurah Line + bus)
- Curtin University (Bentley campus via Mandurah Line + bus)
- University of Western Australia (Crawley via Mandurah Line + bus)