Western Australia location profile
Parkerville WA 6081
Parkerville is a semi-rural suburb in the Perth Hills known for bush blocks, wildlife, and a relaxed, community-oriented lifestyle. It offers a country feel with access to trails and nature, while still being within easy reach of services in Mundaring and Midland.
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Why families consider Parkerville
Predominantly families and long-term owner-occupiers on larger lots and hobby blocks, with a mix of professionals, tradies, and creatives who value space and the outdoors. Lifestyle centres on bushwalking, cycling, and community events, with a quiet village atmosphere and bushfire-aware community.
Amenities & services
- Mundaring Village Shopping Centre (Mundaring)
- Midland Gate Shopping Centre (Midland)
- Parkerville Tavern
- Mundaring Medical Centre and local GPs
- St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals
- Local cafes and general stores (Parkerville/Stoneville)
- Mundaring Arena and community facilities
- Mundaring Library (Mundaring)
- Boya Library (Boya)
Transport & connectivity
- Midland Station (closest train hub)
- Transperth bus routes 320/321/322 connecting to Midland via Mundaring/Stoneville
- Great Eastern Highway (via Mundaring) to Midland and Perth
- Toodyay Road and Roe Highway connections nearby
- Local access via Parkerville Rd, Stoneville Rd and Owen Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Railway Reserves Heritage Trail (walking, cycling, horse riding)
- Lake Leschenaultia (swimming, paddling, picnics)
- Mundaring Weir and Bibbulmun/Munda Biddi trail access
- Parkerville Recreation Ground
- Mundaring Arena and nearby sports clubs
- John Forrest National Park trails
- Live music and events at the Parkerville Tavern
- Railway Reserves Heritage Trail
- John Forrest National Park
- Beelu National Park
- Greenmount National Park
- Mundaring State Forest
- Lake Leschenaultia Reserve
Education context
Limited in Parkerville itself (family day care and small services), with more long day care, OSHC and kindergartens available nearby in Mundaring, Swan View and Midland; waitlists can apply for popular centres.
- Curtin University Midland Campus (Midland)
- Edith Cowan University Mount Lawley Campus (Mount Lawley)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley)
- Curtin University Bentley Campus (Bentley)
- Murdoch University (Murdoch)