Western Australia location profile
Martin WA 6110
Martin is a semi-rural suburb in the City of Gosnells, set on the Darling Scarp foothills with a mix of acreage properties and bushland. It appeals to nature lovers seeking a quieter lifestyle while staying close to the everyday amenities of Gosnells, Maddington and Kelmscott.
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Why families consider Martin
Predominantly rural-residential with larger lots and small farms, attracting families, tradies and outdoor-focused households. Lifestyle is quiet and car-dependent, with day-to-day shopping and services in nearby town centres.
Amenities & services
- Maddington Central (major shopping centre)
- Gosnells Central Shopping Centre
- Kelmscott Plaza
- Armadale Health Service (hospital, Armadale)
- Gosnells Medical Centre and local GPs
- Restaurants and cafes along Albany Highway in Gosnells and Kelmscott
- Gosnells Knowledge Centre (Gosnells)
- Amherst Village Library (Southern River)
- Thornlie Library (Thornlie)
- Armadale Library (Armadale)
Transport & connectivity
- Gosnells Train Station (Armadale Line)
- Kelmscott Train Station (Armadale Line)
- Transperth bus services via Albany Highway, Mills Road East and Gosnells town centre
- Major roads: Albany Highway, Brookton Highway, Tonkin Highway, Mills Road East/West, Kelvin Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Ellis Brook Valley Reserve and Sixty Foot Falls walking trails
- Banyowla Regional Park bushwalking and birdwatching
- Gosnells Recreation Ground and local sporting clubs
- Sutherlands Park sports complex (nearby Huntingdale)
- Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (nearby)
- Ellis Brook Valley Reserve
- Banyowla Regional Park
- Canning River riparian reserves
- Mary Carroll Park (nearby Gosnells)
Education context
Limited within Martin; several long day care, OSHC and family day care options available in nearby Gosnells, Maddington and Kelmscott with generally moderate availability.
- Curtin University (Bentley campus)
- Murdoch University (Murdoch campus)
- University of Western Australia (Crawley campus)
- Edith Cowan University (Mount Lawley campus)