Western Australia location profile
St James WA 6102
Inner south-east Perth suburb between Victoria Park and Bentley, combining older post‑war homes with modern infill and student rentals. Popular for proximity to Curtin University, the Albany Highway dining strip, and quick access to the CBD.
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Why families consider St James
Diverse and youthful, with many Curtin University students and early‑career professionals alongside established families. Multicultural, practical and convenient living with an active rental market and improving streetscapes.
Amenities & services
- Bentley Plaza Shopping Centre (Bentley)
- Waterford Plaza (Karawara)
- Westfield Carousel (Cannington)
- Albany Highway dining and cafe strip (East Victoria Park)
- Bentley Health Service (Bentley hospital)
- GP and allied health clinics along Albany Highway and Manning Road
- Curtin University campus services and eateries (Bentley)
- Victoria Park Library (East Victoria Park)
- Cannington Library (Cannington)
- Curtin University Library (Bentley campus)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Oats Street, Victoria Park and Cannington (Armadale/Thornlie Line)
- High-frequency buses along Albany Highway and Manning Road (e.g., 960, 220) and services to Curtin University Bus Station
- Major roads: Albany Highway, Manning Road; easy access to Leach Highway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Curtin Stadium sports and fitness facilities (Bentley)
- Perth Hockey Stadium (Bentley)
- Leisurelife Centre courts and gym (East Victoria Park)
- Hoyts Carousel cinemas and entertainment (Cannington)
- Local playgrounds and community sports clubs
- John Macmillan Park (East Victoria Park)
- Centenary Park (Bentley)
- Harold Rossiter Park (Victoria Park/Kensington)
Education context
Good availability of long day care, family day care and OSHC within 5–10 minutes, including centres in St James, Bentley and East Victoria Park, plus Curtin Early Childhood Centre; infant rooms may have waitlists.
- Curtin University (Bentley campus, adjacent)
- University of Western Australia (Crawley, ~9km)
- Murdoch University (Murdoch, ~14km)