Area Hotlist — Armadale WA

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Armadale area

Area Hotlist — Armadale

1

Armadale Shopping City

642 votes

This two-level mall anchors the town centre with Coles, Aldi and Kmart, plus 150 specialty stores and an upgraded dining terrace. Free undercover parking, bus links and a short stroll from the train station make errands, movie nights and after-school meet-ups effortlessly convenient for hills and flat-land residents alike.

2

Armadale Hospital

533 votes

Round-the-clock emergency, maternity and rehab wards put quality healthcare within a ten-minute drive of most suburbs. Recent expansions added a mental-health wing and extra theatres, reducing trips to Fiona Stanley and giving families, retirees and FIFO workers peace-of-mind close to home.

3

Araluen Botanic Park

512 votes

Nestled in Roleystone’s forested valley, Araluen’s 14 hectares burst with 150 000 tulips each spring, shaded picnic lawns and creek-side bush trails. Jazz concerts, high-tea events and summer movies turn the heritage gardens into a year-round social calendar barely 15 minutes from Armadale CBD.

4

Champion Lakes Regatta Centre

471 votes

This 2-kilometre international-standard rowing course doubles as a recreational lake with a paved 5 km loop for walkers, cyclists and Parkrun regulars. Dragon-boat carnivals, triathlons and twilight paddles inject sporting buzz, while new foreshore housing keeps fitness literally on residents’ doorsteps.

5

Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre

439 votes

Eight-lane heated indoor pool, waterslides, 24-hour gym and crèche sit under one solar-powered roof. Rain or 40 °C heat, locals squeeze in laps, reformer Pilates or kids’ swim lessons without leaving the precinct, turning healthy living into an easy, all-weather habit.

6

Armadale Train Station

402 votes

Express services reach Perth CBD in about 32 minutes, and integrated buses fan out to hills suburbs. Planned Metronet rebuild will elevate tracks, slash level-crossing delays and open land for cafés—promising a more vibrant, seamless commute future for southern corridor workers.

7

Kelmscott Senior High School

376 votes

Established in 1973, Kelmscott SHS boasts specialist agriculture, music and academic-extension programs across spacious, tree-lined grounds. Hands-on farm units and a renowned athletics academy attract families, while easy train and bus links reduce reliance on the parental taxi service.

8

Cecil Andrews College

344 votes

Big on STEM and performing arts, Cecil Andrews recently unveiled a cutting-edge innovation hub with robotics and e-sports labs. Partnerships with local industry and TAFE create clear vocational pathways, giving students an employment head start without leaving the district.

9

Minnawarra Park

301 votes

Lakes, boardwalks and the signature pink bridge host the annual Perth Hills Festival and Carols by Candlelight. Skate bowls, shaded playground and free Wi-Fi attract teens after school, while lunchtime office workers enjoy food-truck Fridays overlooking resident swans.

10

Armadale Reptile Centre

294 votes

Crocodiles, dingoes and over 70 snake species live in this long-running wildlife rescue. Keeper talks, farmyard animals and shaded picnic lawns create an affordable family outing, and volunteer programs let locals help rehabilitate injured native fauna year-round.

11

Araluen Golf Resort

263 votes

Carved through jarrah forest, this 18-hole championship layout offers dramatic elevation changes and kangaroos grazing fairways. Post-round deck dining overlooks the 9th green, while villa accommodation tempts staycations—only 35 minutes from Perth yet worlds removed in serenity.

12

Kelmscott Train Station

248 votes

With a multi-storey Park’n’Ride, secure bike cages and swift CBD connections, Kelmscott Station underpins commuter demand for surrounding townhouse infill. Weekend farmers markets beneath the platforms’ heritage canopy add a village feel that transcends its purely transport role.

13

John Calvin Christian College

227 votes

This faith-based Years 7-12 campus in Maddington emphasises strong pastoral care, community service and balanced academics. A new technology centre supports digital-media electives, and dedicated school buses link Roleystone, Byford and Kelmscott hills, easing enrolment logistics for wider Armadale families.

14

Armadale District Hall

213 votes

Fresh from heritage-sensitive restoration, this 1930s art-deco gem now hosts weddings, dance comps and council forums. Its polished jarrah floor, professional lighting and adjacent free parking make community events sparkle without trekking into pricey inner-city venues.

15

Forrestdale Lake Nature Reserve

192 votes

Seasonal wetlands support thousands of migrating waterbirds, including endangered Australasian bitterns. Boardwalks and bird hides invite quiet observation, and spring wildflowers explode across surrounding banksia woodland—an important conservation pocket only minutes from Tonkin Highway’s urban hustle.

16

Roleystone Community College

181 votes

This intimate K-10 school embraces bush-classrooms, permaculture gardens and a strong arts culture, reflecting its creative hills community. Parents value short school runs along scenic Croyden Road rather than battling valley traffic toward larger secondary campuses every morning.

17

Champion Lakes Christian College

175 votes

Overlooking the regatta course, this modern K-12 campus integrates faith, academic extension and outdoor-ed kayaking sessions. Flexible learning studios, onsite OSHC and a seamless bus link to Byford estates make it appealing for young families seeking holistic education.

18

Armadale Library

158 votes

Beyond books, the light-filled library offers free co-working desks, VR gaming pods and weekend coding clubs. Seniors master iPads over barista coffee, while students revise in quiet study rooms—proof that civic infrastructure still thrives in this growing south-east hub.

19

Cross Park

152 votes

Roleystone’s sporting heartbeat packs AFL, cricket and tennis into a leafy valley setting. Friday night footy under new LED lights draws crowds, and sprawling playground upgrades keep non-sporty siblings happy during weekend fixtures. Community markets add extra buzz each quarter.

20

Haynes Shopping Centre

146 votes

A convenient neighbourhood hub with Coles, pharmacy, gym and drive-through coffee spares new Brookdale and Hilbert estates the trek to the big mall. Ample parking, dog-wash station and evening food-truck pop-ups give this compact centre outsized lifestyle value for rapidly expanding suburbs.