Western Australia location profile
Midland WA 6056
Midland is a major regional centre in Perth’s north-east, known for its shopping, health services and transport hub at the foot of the Darling Scarp. It blends historic railway heritage with ongoing redevelopment around New Junction and the hospital precinct.
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Why families consider Midland
A diverse, mixed-income community with many young adults, key workers and downsizers; higher proportion of apartments and townhouses near the centre supports an urban, convenient lifestyle.
Amenities & services
- Midland Gate Shopping Centre
- St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals (Midland Health Campus)
- Cafes and restaurants along The Crescent and Cale Street
- Specialty retail and services on Great Eastern Highway
- Midland Central GP and allied health clinics
- Midland Public Library, 45 Helena Street, Midland
Transport & connectivity
- Midland Train Station (Midland Line) and bus interchange
- Extensive Transperth bus services to Perth Hills, Swan Valley and Airport precinct
- Great Eastern Highway, Great Northern Highway and Roe Highway access
Lifestyle & recreation
- Midland Junction Arts Centre (galleries, classes, events)
- Ace Cinemas at Midland Gate
- Swan Active Midland leisure and fitness facilities
- Local pubs and casual dining venues
- Weeip Park
- Juniper Gardens (New Junction)
- Coal Dam Park
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in and around Midland (e.g., Goodstart and independent providers), with generally moderate availability; wait times shorter for preschool ages than for under-2s.
- Curtin University (Bentley campus)
- Edith Cowan University (Mount Lawley campus)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley campus)