Western Australia location profile
Mundaring WA 6073
Mundaring is a leafy Perth Hills suburb known for its bushland setting, heritage rail trail and community village feel. It appeals to families and nature lovers seeking larger blocks, fresh air and access to trails, national parks and the iconic Mundaring Weir.
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Why families consider Mundaring
Semi-rural hills lifestyle with many owner-occupiers on larger blocks, a mix of families, professionals and trades, and a strong volunteer/arts community. Quiet streets, wildlife, and a slower pace define day-to-day life, with services clustered around the village centre.
Amenities & services
- Mundaring Central & Mundaring Village Shopping Centre (supermarkets, specialty retail)
- GP clinics, dental practices, pharmacies; nearest major hospitals in Midland
- Cafés, eateries, pubs (Mundaring Tavern) and nearby Mundaring Weir Hotel
- Mundaring Library (Nichol Street, Mundaring)
- Boya Library (Boya Community Centre, Boya)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Midland Station (Transperth Midland Line)
- Transperth buses: 320, 321, 322 (Midland–Mundaring and surrounding hills)
- Major roads: Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring Weir Road (access to Roe Highway via Midland)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Railway Reserves Heritage Trail (walking/cycling/horse riding)
- Mundaring Arena and Recreation Ground (netball, basketball, ovals)
- Mundaring Arts Centre and community events near the village
- Mundaring Community Sculpture Park
- Beelu National Park and Mundaring Weir precinct (Lake CY O’Connor)
- Fred Jacoby Park
- Railway Reserves Heritage Trail reserve
- Nearby Lake Leschenaultia (within Shire of Mundaring)
Education context
Multiple long day care and family day care options in and around the village (e.g., mainstream providers), plus OSHC linked to local primary schools; moderate demand with typical waitlists for under‑3s.
- Curtin University (Bentley campus)
- Edith Cowan University (Mount Lawley campus)
- University of Western Australia (Crawley campus)
- Murdoch University (Murdoch campus)