Western Australia location profile
Willetton WA 6155
Willetton is a well-established, family-friendly suburb in Perth’s south, prized for its top public schools, multicultural dining, and convenient access to major roads. It offers quiet residential streets, extensive sports facilities, and strong community amenities centred around Southlands Boulevarde and Burrendah Park.
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Why families consider Willetton
Diverse, education-focused suburb with many owner-occupiers, professionals, and multigenerational households; 1970s–1990s housing stock with ongoing renovations and infill, plus vibrant Asian food and retail.
Amenities & services
- Southlands Boulevarde (shopping centre with HOYTS cinema)
- Stockland Riverton (nearby shopping centre)
- Willetton Medical Centre and local GP/specialist clinics
- Restaurants, cafes and Asian grocers around Southlands and High Rd
- Burrendah sports precinct and community facilities
- Willetton Library (Burrendah Boulevard, Willetton)
- Riverton Library (Riverton Leisureplex, Riverton)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearby train stations: Bull Creek Station (Mandurah Line), Murdoch Station (Mandurah Line)
- Transperth buses linking to Bull Creek, Murdoch and Cannington (including CircleRoute connections)
- Major roads: Leach Highway, Roe Highway, South Street, Vahland Avenue, High Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Willetton Basketball Stadium and Burrendah sports precinct (ovals, tennis, clubs)
- HOYTS Southlands cinema
- Riverton Leisureplex (pool, gym, aquatic facilities) nearby
- Playgrounds, skate facilities and local community centres
- Burrendah Park (Burrendah Reserve)
- Agincourt Park
- Rostrata Park
Education context
Multiple long day care, preschool and OSHC options (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning Willetton, Buggles Willetton, Jellybeans Child Care), with moderate waitlists for under-2s and several family day care educators locally.
- Murdoch University – South Street campus (Murdoch)
- Curtin University – Bentley campus (Bentley)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley campus (Crawley)