Western Australia location profile
Waterford WA 6152
Waterford is a quiet, riverside suburb in the City of South Perth, known for leafy streets, larger homes and easy access to the Canning River foreshore. It appeals to families and professionals, with a strong student presence due to its proximity to Curtin University and nearby amenities.
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Why families consider Waterford
Predominantly family households and professionals with a notable cohort of domestic and international students. Lifestyle is relaxed and outdoorsy, centred on river walks, cycling and local parks, with convenient shopping and dining nearby at Waterford Plaza.
Amenities & services
- Waterford Plaza (nearby in Karawara) for supermarkets, cafes and everyday retail
- Nearby major retail at Westfield Carousel (Cannington)
- GP and dental clinics around Waterford Plaza and Manning
- Curtin University Health Service (Bentley campus)
- A range of restaurants and cafes at Waterford Plaza and along Canning Highway/Como
- Manning Library, Manning Community Centre (2 Conochie Crescent, Manning)
- South Perth Library (Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth)
- TL Robertson Library, Curtin University (Kent St, Bentley)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Canning Bridge Station (Mandurah Line)
- High-frequency buses via Curtin Central Bus Station and Manning Road (CircleRoute 998/999; routes 100/101)
- Major roads: Manning Road (State Route 26), Kent Street, Centenary Avenue, access to Kwinana Freeway via Canning Highway/Manning Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Canning River foreshore paths for walking, running and kayaking
- Bodkin Park playing fields and playgrounds
- Curtin Stadium & Recreation Centre (nearby) for gym and sports
- Collier Park Golf Course (nearby in Como)
- Cygnet Cinema and dining precincts in Como/South Perth
- Bodkin Park
- Waterford Foreshore Reserve
- Canning River foreshore and wetlands
Education context
Multiple options in nearby Karawara, Bentley and Manning offer long day care, kindy and OSHC; vacancies are reasonable but infant places can waitlist around university semesters.
- Curtin University – Bentley Campus (adjacent, north of Waterford)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley Campus (~8–10km northwest)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch Campus (~12–14km south)