Life in Ferndale

Located 10km from the Perth CBD, Ferndale is still one of the most affordable areas close to the city and is surrounded by neighbouring suburbs that provide major shopping centres, schools, parks and great cafes and restaurants.

Notable features include Ferndale Reserve, a large sports ground, and located in Ferndale’s North, The Canning River Regional Park. The park is a tranquil natural oasis, with beautiful wetlands full of birdlife, and landscaped gardens. It is also a popular route for cycling and walking.

Ferndale Facts

Distance to Perth(km) : 10
Postcode : 6148
Local Government : Canning
Local Schools : Kinlock Primary School, Bannister Creek Primary School, Ferndale Primary School
Nearby Schools : St Emilie’s Catholic Primary School (Canning Vale) , St Jude’s Catholic School (Langford) , Sacred Heart Primary School (Thornlie)
Nearby Shops : Riverton Forum, Westfield Carousel
Train Stations : Cannington
Bus Services : Bus service to Cannington Train Station
(Source : REIWA )

East Cannington is an established suburb southeast of Perth. Home to approximately 4,300 people, East Cannington’s most substantial development period occurred during the 1960s and 1970s. More recently, East Cannington has ranked as a top growth suburb within the Perth metropolitan area following significant expansion between 2006 and 2011.

Life in East Cannington

Parks and reserves characterise the sections of the East Cannington landscape not used for housing purposes with minimal commercial activity in the area. While predominantly the suburb relies on facilities in surrounding neighbourhoods, there is a small shopping centre within the East Cannington precinct that takes care of immediate grocery and amenity requirements.

East Cannington Facts

Distance to Perth (km): 14
Postcode: 6107
Local Government: Canning
Local Schools: Gibbs Street Primary School
Nearby Schools: St Joseph’s School (Queens Park) , St Norbert College (Queens Park)
Nearby Shops: East Cannington Square, Westfield Carousel
Train Stations: Beckenham or Cannington
Bus Services: Bus service to Beckenham Train Station

(Source: REIWA)

Darling Downs is an outer southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, within the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The name, referring to the suburb’s proximity to the Darling Scarp, was first used as an estate name in 1977, and adopted as a suburb name in 1997. If you are looking for nature but not ready to leave the city, Darling Downs could be for you.

Darling Downs Facts

Distance to Perth(km): 31
Postcode: 6122
Local Government: Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Nearby Schools: Xavier Catholic School (Brookdale) , Helena College Junior School (Darlington)
Train Stations: Armadale
Bus Services: Bus Service to Armadale Train Station

(Source: REIWA)

With settlement dating from the 1840s, Cannington didn’t experience significant residential development until the post-war years. Rapid growth began in the 1960s with another substantial increase occurring in the 1990s. Part of the City of Canning, Cannington has substantial commercial sectors within its four square kilometre land area.

Life in Cannington

Cannington is well serviced by a mixture of retail and recreational facilities. Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre is a major fixture of Cannington with everything from extensive retail shops, a gym, pub, restaurants and cinema available here. There are numerous parks for locals to enjoy as well as the Canning River, which bounds the suburb to the south. Local schools include Cannington Primary School and Cannington Community College.

Cannington Facts

Distance to Perth (km): 10
Postcode: 6107
Local Government: Canning
Local Schools: Cannington P.S., Saint Joseph’s P.S., Saint Norbert College, Cannington Community College, Cannington Education Support Centre, Kids of the Park Community Kindergarten, Sowilo Community High School , Damla College
Nearby Schools: St Jude’s Catholic School (Langford)
Nearby Shops: Westfield Carousel
Train Stations: Cannington
Bus Services: Local bus service

(Source: REIWA)

Camillo is a southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Armadale and it was part of Kelmscott until 1978. Camillo (formerly Westfield) is named after the child of Gertrude Seeligson, an early property owner.

Life in Camillo

Major features of the area include Champion Lakes Recreational Park, Wright Lake, Eva & Bill Moore Reserve, Grovelands Drive Reserve, Kuhl Park, Palomino Reserve, Redtingle Reserve, Troon Reserve, Westfield Heron Reserve, Westfield Reserve, Harold King Community Centre and a number of primary schools.

Camillo Facts

Distance to Perth(km): 23
Postcode: 6111
Local Government: Armadale
Local Schools: Grovelands Primary, Westfield Park Primary School
Nearby Schools: Kelmscott Senior High School, John Wollaston Anglican Community School
Nearby Shops: Stargate Shopping Centre (Kelmscott)
Train Stations: Kelmscott
Bus Services: Local bus service

(Source:REIWA)

Bordered by major roads like Albany Highway, the Kenwick Link and Roe Highway, the suburb of Beckenham has undergone significant urbanisation in recent years. Part of the City of Gosnells and just 13 kilometres from Perth, Beckenham enjoys access to recreational facilities, parks and playgrounds, providing an attractive lifestyle for people who crave suburban life in an urban environment.

Life in Beckenham

Residents will relish walking through the Mills Park Reserve and taking their children to the Mills Park Playground. Other notable features of the suburb include the local school, Beckenham Primary School, and the Beckenham Train Station, which connects to the Armadale line. The centrally located Beckenham Community Centre provides a general space for both regular and casual hire, while the Langford Sporting Complex nearby will satisfy athletic requirements.

Beckenham Facts

Distance to Perth (km): 13
Postcode: 6107
Local Government: Gosnells
Local Schools: Beckenham Primary School
Nearby Schools: St Joseph’s School (Queens Park) , St Norbert College (Queens Park) , St Pius X Catholic School (Manning)
Nearby Shops: East Cannington Square, Westfield Carousel
Train Stations: Beckenham
Bus Services: Local bus service

(Source: REIWA)

A mix of established residential, commercial and industrial areas characterise Armadale. Located 25 kilometres southeast of Perth, Armadale is the growing regional centre of the City of Armadale. Armadale’s most significant growth periods were between the 1960s and the 1970s and then again more recently between 2006 and 2011.

Life in Armadale

A bustling urban centre at the heart of the suburb provides the relaxed community with a host of modern conveniences, such as the West Armadale Shopping Centre, Haynes Shopping Centre, Armadale Arena and Armadale Railway Station. The large suburb of Armadale also boasts scenic parks, undulating hills and picturesque valleys. There are several heritage walks and extensive footpaths. The City takes pride in its cultural heritage and unique community feel. You can choose from a variety of activities from a vigorous walk along one of the many bush trails, a scenic drive through the hills, relaxing at one of the numerous cafes and restaurants, swimming, boating or shopping.

Armadale Facts

Distance to Perth(km) : 25
Postcode : 6112
Local Government : City of Armadale
Local Schools : Armadale PS, Armadale SHS, Armadale Seventh Day Advent PS, Armadale Christian College, Australian Technical College, Challis PS, Dale Christian School, Neerigen Brook PS., Gwynne Park PS
Nearby Schools : Xavier Catholic School (Brookdale), Good Shepherd Catholic P.S. (Kelmscott), John Wollaston Anglican Community School (Camillo)
Nearby Shops : Armadale Shopping City, Armadale Square, West Armadale
Train Stations : Armadale
Bus Services : Bus service to Armadale Train Station
(Source : REIWA )