Western Australia location profile
Waroona WA 6215
Waroona is a small country town in WA’s Peel region, offering a relaxed rural lifestyle between the Darling Range and the coastal plain. It appeals to families and retirees for its community feel, affordability, and easy access to forests, dams, and beaches.
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Why families consider Waroona
Mixed rural township with families, tradespeople, and long-term locals; lifestyle centers on community events, outdoor recreation, and affordable housing.
Amenities & services
- Supa IGA and local shops on South Western Hwy
- GP clinic and pharmacy (nearest hospitals in Mandurah/Harvey)
- Cafes, bakery, takeaways, and country pubs
- Waroona Public Library (town centre)
Transport & connectivity
- Waroona Train Station (Transwa Australind service Perth–Bunbury)
- Transwa coach stops (limited local bus services)
- South Western Highway; access to Forrest Highway via Preston Beach Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Waroona Recreation & Aquatic Centre (pool, gym, courts)
- Waroona Showgrounds and annual Agricultural Show
- Drakesbrook Weir swimming/picnic area
- Lake Navarino (Waroona Dam) boating and fishing
- Drakesbrook Weir Reserve
- Lake Navarino (Waroona Dam)
- Yalgorup National Park (incl. Lake Clifton Thrombolites)
- Hamel State Forest
Education context
Limited local options (one long day care/early learning and school-based kindy); broader choice in Pinjarra, Harvey, and Mandurah.
- Edith Cowan University South West (Bunbury)
- Murdoch University (Murdoch, Perth)
- Curtin University (Bentley, Perth)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley, Perth)