Western Australia location profile

Parkwood WA 6147

Established, family-friendly suburb in the City of Canning with quiet streets, good parks, and a relaxed residential feel. Offers value for money compared to nearby blue-chip areas, with easy access to shopping, schools and major roads.

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Why families consider Parkwood

Diverse and multicultural, with many families, students and professionals commuting to Curtin and Murdoch. Mix of 1970s–90s houses and newer infill, active lifestyle around local parks and the golf course.

Amenities & services

Stockland Riverton (Riverton Forum)
Westfield Carousel (Cannington)
Lynwood Village Shopping Centre
Local shops on High Road and Vellgrove Avenue
GP clinics and dental practices
Fiona Stanley Hospital and St John of God Murdoch Hospital (nearby)
Cafes and restaurants in Riverton, Willetton and Cannington
Riverton Library (at Riverton Leisureplex, High Road, Riverton)
Willetton Library (Southlands Boulevard, Willetton)
Cannington Library (Civic Centre precinct, Cannington)

Transport & connectivity

Cannington Station (Armadale/Thornlie Line) via bus
Thornlie Station via bus
Bull Creek Station (Mandurah Line) via bus
Transperth buses along High Road, Nicholson Road and Vellgrove Avenue
Roe Highway, Nicholson Road and High Road

Lifestyle & recreation

Whaleback Golf Course (18-hole public course)
Hossack Park sports fields
Riverton Leisureplex (pool, gym) nearby
HOYTS cinemas at Southlands Boulevarde and Westfield Carousel
Bannister Creek Reserve
Hossack Park
Vellgrove Reserve
Whaleback Golf Course green corridors

Education context

Several long day care centres and OSHC programs in Parkwood, Lynwood and Riverton; generally good availability with higher demand for under-2s.

Curtin University, Bentley Campus (~7–8km north)
Murdoch University, South Street Campus (~8–10km west)
University of Western Australia, Crawley (~15km northwest)