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Woodbridge WA 6056

Woodbridge is a small riverside suburb in Perth’s east, adjacent to Midland and historic Guildford. It blends heritage character with newer infill, offering easy access to the Swan River, rail, hospitals, and major services in Midland.

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Why families consider Woodbridge

Leafy, heritage-tinged area on the Swan River with a mix of cottages, townhouses, and apartments. Popular with professionals and young families who value train access, nearby employment in Midland, and riverside recreation.

Amenities & services

  • Midland Gate Shopping Centre
  • Centrepoint Midland
  • St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals (Midland Health Campus)
  • GP clinics and specialist suites in Midland
  • Cafes and restaurants in Guildford and Midland, including Riverside at Woodbridge
  • Midland Public Library (City of Swan), Midland
  • Bassendean Memorial Library, Bassendean

Transport & connectivity

  • Woodbridge Station (Midland Line) and nearby Midland Station
  • Transperth bus services via Midland bus interchange
  • Great Eastern Highway, Roe Highway, Guildford Road

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Woodbridge Riverside Park and Play Space (Swan River foreshore)
  • John George Walk Trail
  • Swan Active Midland (aquatic and fitness centre)
  • HOYTS Midland Gate cinemas
  • Guildford Hotel and heritage dining precinct
  • Kayaking/canoeing on the Swan River
  • Woodbridge Riverside Park and Play Space
  • Coal Dam Park
  • John George Walk Trail foreshore reserves
  • Reg Bond Reserve (nearby Viveash)
  • Stirling Square, Guildford (nearby)
  • Woodbridge House grounds (National Trust)

Education context

Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Woodbridge/Midland, with OSHC around local schools; availability varies—check local providers and the Child Care Finder.

  • Curtin University, Bentley campus (~20km southwest)
  • Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley campus (~16km west)
  • The University of Western Australia, Crawley campus (~18km southwest)
  • North Metropolitan TAFE, Midland campus (nearby VET)