Western Australia location profile
Orange Grove WA 6109
Orange Grove is a quiet, semi-rural suburb in the City of Gosnells known for acreage properties, bushland, and an outdoorsy, equestrian-friendly lifestyle. Residents enjoy a country feel with easy access to shopping, schools, and services in nearby Maddington and Gosnells.
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Why families consider Orange Grove
Predominantly families, hobby farmers, and equestrian enthusiasts on larger lots; low-density living with strong community ties. Day-to-day amenities are accessed in adjoining urban centres, while local life revolves around outdoor recreation and green spaces.
Amenities & services
- Maddington Central (shopping centre, supermarkets) – Maddington
- Gosnells town centre retail and services – Gosnells
- Thornlie Square Shopping Centre – Thornlie
- Local GPs and allied health in Maddington/Gosnells
- Armadale Health Service (hospital) – Armadale
- Bentley Health Service (hospital) – Bentley
- Restaurants and cafes along Albany Highway – Maddington/Gosnells
- Gosnells Knowledge Centre – Gosnells
- Thornlie Library – Thornlie
- Amherst Village Library – Southern River
Transport & connectivity
- Maddington Station (Armadale line)
- Gosnells Station (Armadale line)
- Kenwick Station (Armadale line)
- Transperth buses on nearby corridors (e.g., Kelvin Rd, Albany Hwy) linking to Maddington/Gosnells
- Major roads: Tonkin Hwy, Albany Hwy, Kelvin Rd; connections to Welshpool Rd East and Roe Hwy via adjoining suburbs
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bickley Reservoir Recreation Area and trails
- Karinya Equestrian Park (Orange Grove Pony Club)
- Mason & Bird Heritage Trail (historic tramway route)
- Ellis Brook Valley Reserve (nearby, Martin) with Sixty Foot Falls
- Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (nearby) for rowing and water sports
- Bickley Reservoir
- Bickley Brook and associated reserves
- Karinya Equestrian Park
- Ellis Brook Valley Reserve (nearby)
- Mary Carroll Park (nearby Gosnells)
Education context
Limited or none within Orange Grove; multiple long day care and family day care options available nearby in Maddington, Gosnells, Thornlie, and Lesmurdie.
- Curtin University – Bentley Campus (approx. 15–20 minutes by car off peak)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley
- South Metropolitan TAFE – Thornlie Campus (nearby)