With almost 23,000 residents living within its 12 square kilometre land area, Thornlie is the largest suburb within the City of Gosnells. Established during the post-war years, significant growth didn’t occur until the late 1950s and lasted through to the 1980s. A slight population increase was experienced during the 1990s, but since has remained relatively stable.

Life in Thornlie

Thornlie presents an appealing suburban lifestyle away from the hectic nature of inner-city living. An array of reserves and parks add to the suburban charm of Thornlie, while strong transport links keep the suburb well connected to the Perth metropolitan region. Locally major features include a number of shopping centres such as the Forest Lakes Shopping Centre, Spencer Village Shopping Centre and the Thornlie Square Shopping Centre. Recreational facilities are another appealing facet with Leisure World and the Tom Bateman Sporting Complex (home to the Perth Heat Baseball Club) all close by. There are several local schools in the area, such as Thornlie Primary School and Thornlie Senior High School.

Thornlie Facts

Distance to Perth(km): 18
Postcode: 6108
Local Government: Gosnells
Local Schools: Coolabaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Yale P.S., Sacred Heart P.S , Forest Crescent P.S., Thornlie P.S., Thornlie S.H.S., Thornlie TAFE Campus
Nearby Schools: St Emilie’s Catholic Primary School (Canning Vale) , St Munchin’s Catholic School (Gosnells) , St Jude’s Catholic School (Langford)
Nearby Shops: Thornlie Square, Forest Lakes S/C, Metro Maddington S/C
Train Stations: Thornlie
Bus Services: Bus to Thornlie Train Station

(Source:REIWA)

With a population of just over 9000, Seville Grove is a relatively recent and still developing residential area. Located just 5km from the heart of Armadale, major features of the area include Polytechnic West Equine Training Centre, Champion Drive Shopping Centre, Bob Blackburn Reserve, Armadale Aquatic Centre, Barry Poad Reserve, Matthew Stott Reserve, San Jacinta Reserve, Seminole Garden and two schools including Willandra Primary School and Cecil Andrews Senior High School.

Seville Grove Facts

Distance to Perth(km): 24
Postcode: 6112
Local Government: Armadale
Local Schools: Cecil Andrews Senior High School, Willandra Primary School
Nearby Schools: Xavier Catholic School (Brookdale) , Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Kelmscott) , John Wollaston Anglican Community School (Kelmscott)
Nearby Shops: Armadale Shopping City, Armadale Central
Train Stations: Challis, Kelmscott
Bus Services: Local bus service to Kelmscott Railway Station

Roleystone is a predominantly rural area with some rural-residential areas. Part of the City of Armadale, it is bound to the north by the Shire of Kalamunda, to the east by the Shires of York and Beverley, the Brookton Highway in the south and Kelmscott in the west. With a total land area of 187 square kilometres, Roleystone is a low density suburb home to some 6,320 people.

Life in Roleystone

Characterised by its numerous parklands and agriculture use (particularly orchards), Roleystone’s beautiful undulating landscape is impressive. Some major features include the Darling Range National Park, Araluen Botanic Park and the Araluen Country Club and Golf Course. The commercial and retail requirements of Roleystone residents are serviced by neighbouring shopping centres in Kelmscott and Armadale.

Roleystone Facts

Distance to Perth(km) : 30
Postcode : 6111
Local Government : Armadale
Local Schools : Roleystone Primary School., Roleystone District High School
Nearby Schools : Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Kelmscott)
Nearby Shops : Roleystone Shopping Centre
Train Stations : Kelmscott
Bus Services : Bus service to Kelmscott Train station

(Source : REIWA )

Mount Richon is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia in the City of Armadale. Formerly part of Armadale and Wungong, Mount Richon was approved as a suburb in 2003. It is named after a former vineyard in the area.

Life in Mount Richon

Mount Richon has a population of roughly 2000, with a range of inhabitants – from families, retirees to singles. Public transport, trains and buses, are accessed in Armadale as is the main shopping and medical district. This suburb is enjoying some fresh new shopping centres and facilities, including a multi screen cinema complex. Armadale Library has had a relocation and facelift, and the ever expanding Armadale Shopping City now has nearly everything the avid shopper could want.

Mount Richon Facts:

Distance to Perth(km): 28
Postcode: 6112
Local Government: Armadale
Nearby Schools: Xavier Catholic School (Brookdale)
Nearby Shops: Armadale Shopping City
Train Stations: Armadale
Bus Services: Local bus service

Mount Nasura is a small hillside suburb nestled between Kelmscott and Armadale, 27kms from Perth city centre, and is part of the City of Armadale shire. During the 1980s and 1990s, residents successfully campaigned to have the name of the area changed from Armadale to Mount Nasura. Within the suburb is the Armadale-Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital, which is the biggest employer in the area.

Life in Mount Nasura

With over half a dozen parks, including Mazzega Park and Ophelia Grove, residents have a good choice of outdoor recreation spaces. Its elevated location gives lovely views of the city skyline. Many homes in Mount Nasura have lovely views and some residents can even see fireworks in Perth City centre from the comfort of their own home. Armadale Primary and Kelmscott High School are both there, along with the Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School. There are child care centres, florists and other local services available.

Mount Nasura Facts:

Distance to Perth(km): 25
Postcode: 6112
Local Government: Armadale
Local Schools: St Francis Xavier Catholic College
Nearby Schools: Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Kelmscott) , John Wollaston Anglican Community School (Kelmscott)
Nearby Shops: Armadale Shopping City
Train Stations: Armadale
Bus Services: Bus servce to Armadale Shopping Centre

‘Diversity’ best describes the southeast suburb of Maddington. Located 18 kilometres from Perth, Maddington contains major residential, retail and industrial sectors, as well as some semi-rural areas within its 11 square kilometre land area. Maddington’s development began in the 1970s, with population growth occurring in the early 1990s and recently between 2006 and 2011 when new homes were added to the area.

Life in Maddington

Removed from the hectic nature of city living, but retaining the facilities that make city living appealing, Maddington is a suburb spoilt with opportunity. Currently, there are three shopping centres in the area, Centro Maddington, Maddington Square Shopping Centre and Maddington Village Shopping Centre, as well as two community centres, a skate park, oval, parklands and playground. There are numerous primary schools in the area, including Maddington Primary School and East Maddington Primary School, as well as a local high school, Yule Brook College. With an eye to the future, Maddington is currently engaged in transit and town-centre oriented development planning to grow the suburb further into a dynamic urban environment with diverse possibilities.

Maddington Facts

Distance to Perth(km): 18
Postcode: 6109
Local Government: Gosnells
Local Schools: Bramfield Park P.S., Maddington P.S., East Maddington P.S., Maddington S.H.S., Maddington Community Kindergarten, Maddington Education Support Cntre, Maddington Pre-School, Yule Brook College
Nearby Schools: St Munchin’s Catholic School (Gosnells) , St Judes’s Catholic School (Langford) , Sacred Heart Primary School (Thornlie)
Nearby Shops: Maddington Village, Maddington Central
Train Stations: Maddington
Bus Services: Local bus service, Bus to Maddington Train Station

(Source:REIWA)

Life in Lynwood

Lynwood is a residential suburb with a series of parks connecting along Bannister Creek and parallel to Nicholson Road. It contains a vibrant neighbourhood shopping centre complete with a supermarket, post office, and a number of food outlets as well as a community hall and primary and high school.

The Riverton Forum and Westfield Carousel shopping centres are also nearby, as is the Riverton Leisureplex, a large facility with sporting, fitness and recreation facilities operated by the City of Canning.

Lynwood Facts

Distance to Perth(km) : 18
Postcode : 6147
Local Government : Canning
Local Schools : Lynwood Primary School, Lynwood Senior High School
Nearby Schools : St Emilie’s Catholic Primary School (Canning Vale) , St Jude’s Catholic School (Langford) , Sacred Heart Primary School (Thornlie)
Nearby Shops : Lynwood Village
Train Stations : Cannington Train Station
Bus Services : Local bus service to Cannington Train Station

(Source : REIWA )

Kelmscott is a mixed-use residential, industrial, rural and commercial suburb located 25 kilometres southeast of Perth. Established in 1830, Kelmscott’s most rapid growth period was in the 1960s and 1970s. More than 10,000 residents call the eight square kilometre suburb home.

Life in Kelmscott

Though close to the lively Armadale City Centre, Kelmscott is a quiet suburb nestled among the numerous parks and reserves that pepper its landscape. The Kelmscott Town Centre is the main commercial sector with the Kelmscott Plaza, Kelmscott Village Shopping Centre and Stargate Kelmscott Shopping Centre all located here. There is also a railway station and four local schools in Kelmscott.

Kelmscott Facts

Distance to Perth(km): 25
Postcode: 6111
Local Government: Armadale
Local Schools: Clifton Hills Primary School, Kelmscott P.S., Kelmscott S.H.S., John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Newborough P.S.
Nearby Schools: Good Sheperd Catholic Primary School (Lockridge) , St Munchin’s Catholic School (Gosnells)
Nearby Shops: Kelmscott Plaza, Kelmscott Village
Train Stations: Challis, Kelmscott
Bus Services: Local bus service

Harrisdale is a southeastern suburb of Perth, and is one of the western suburbs of the City of Armadale. It was gazetted in 2007.
The population of the developing area is expected to grow from about 3,500 in 2011 to over 10,000 in 2031. The suburb is bounded by Warton Road to the northwest, Ranford Road to the northeast, Skeet Road to the southeast and Nicholson Road to the southwest. Harrisdale is made up with the Arion, Heron Park, Harrisdale Green and Vertu Estates. With Southern River Shopping Centre nearby and other infrastructure planned for the near future such as the $51 million 12,200sqm Stockland Shopping Centre, means Harrisdale is a highly sought after area.

Harrisdale Facts

Postcode: 6112
Local Government: Armadale
Local Schools: Carey Baptist College
Nearby Schools: Ranford P.S., Piara Waters P.S., Thornlie Christian College
Nearby Shops: Southern River Shopping Centre
Bus Services: Bus to Murdoch Train Station

(Source:REIWA)