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South Lake WA 6164

South Lake is an established, family-oriented suburb in the City of Cockburn with leafy streets and 1980s–1990s housing on generous blocks. It appeals for its proximity to Cockburn Central, major freeways, and extensive parklands within the Beeliar Regional Park.

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Why families consider South Lake

Predominantly family households and long-term owner-occupiers in detached homes, with a growing mix of young families and renovators; lifestyle revolves around local schools, sporting ovals, and easy access to major retail and employment hubs at Cockburn Central and Jandakot.

Amenities & services

  • Cockburn Gateway Shopping City (major retail, supermarkets, dining)
  • The Lakes Shopping Centre (local retail and services)
  • South Lake Medical Centre and local GPs
  • Fiona Stanley Hospital and St John of God Murdoch Hospital (nearby Murdoch)
  • Restaurants and cafes at Cockburn Gateway and local takeaways
  • Success Library (Cockburn Gateway, Success)
  • Coolbellup Library (Coolbellup Hub, Coolbellup)
  • Spearwood Library (Coleville Crescent, Spearwood)

Transport & connectivity

  • Cockburn Central Station (Mandurah Line)
  • Transperth buses along Berrigan Dr and North Lake Rd linking to Cockburn Central and Murdoch
  • Kwinana Freeway
  • North Lake Road
  • Berrigan Drive
  • Farrington Road

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Cockburn ARC (aquatic and recreation centre, nearby Cockburn Central)
  • South Lake Reserve sports ovals and playgrounds
  • Adventure World (theme park, Bibra Lake)
  • Cockburn Ice Arena (nearby Bibra Lake)
  • South Lake (Beeliar Regional Park)
  • Bibra Lake Reserve
  • Yangebup Lake Reserve
  • Beeliar Regional Park trails and wetlands

Education context

Multiple long day care and early learning centres in South Lake and nearby Success/Cockburn Central, plus OSHC at local schools; generally good availability with higher demand for infant places.

  • Murdoch University, South Street campus (Murdoch)
  • South Metropolitan TAFE (Murdoch/Cockburn campuses)
  • Curtin University (Bentley)
  • The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle)