Area Hotlist — Mundaring WA

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Mundaring area

Area Hotlist — Mundaring

1

Mundaring Weir

612 votes

C.Y. O’Connor’s historic dam still supplies half of WA’s Goldfields and dishes up picnic lawns, pump-house trails and Sunday live music at the nearby hotel. Sunset over the massive granite wall is a hills rite of passage and sits just 10 minutes from town centre cafés.

2

Lake Leschenaultia

558 votes

This former rail-dam turned aqua-playground offers sandy beaches, canoe hire, mountain-bike loops and powered campsites. Locals love mid-week lake dips followed by wood-fired pizza from the kiosk, proving you can squeeze a mini-holiday into an ordinary after-school afternoon.

3

John Forrest National Park

497 votes

WA’s oldest national park blends iconic waterfalls, wild-flower-lined rail-trail tunnels and kangaroo-frequented tavern beer gardens. Being only a 15-minute roll down Greenmount means weekend hikes or sunset pub dinners require zero planning beyond sturdy shoes.

4

Midland Gate Shopping Centre

461 votes

Big-name fashion, seven supermarkets and HOYTS cinema sit 12 kilometres west of Mundaring on Great Eastern Hwy. Free undercover parking and late-night dining let hills residents grab everything from school shoes to sushi without trekking to the coast.

5

Mundaring Village Shopping Centre

439 votes

Coles, Woolies, specialty butchers and a bustling weekend growers’ market make the village a one-stop for everyday staples. Outdoor tables, live buskers and dog-friendly verges turn grocery runs into neighbourly catch-ups under the jarrah canopy.

6

Helena College (Senior Campus)

382 votes

Independent Years 6-12 campus pairs strong ATAR results with outdoor-ed adventures on a sprawling bush block. Shuttle buses from Midland station mean teens can study close to nature yet still commute easily from foothill suburbs.

7

Mundaring Christian College

356 votes

K-12 split campuses (Parkerville & Mundaring) deliver values-based education, purpose-built STEM labs and equestrian electives. A new performing-arts centre anchors community musicals, while school buses run through Chidlow, Stoneville and Glen Forrest each morning.

8

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

335 votes

The 59-kilometre “Bridle Trail” loops past former station ruins, wild-flower cuttings and valley vistas linking 14 hills townships. Jog a 5 km section or tackle the full circuit on gravel bikes—either way cafés or taverns always await at the next village stop.

9

Bilgoman Aquatic Centre

319 votes

Open October – April, this solar-heated 50 m pool, dive tank and toddler splash-pad keeps summer fitness local. Twilight squad sessions and Friday night inflatables mean city facilities without the freeway drive.

10

Mundaring Weir Hotel

302 votes

Log fires, jarrah floorboards and famous Sunday session bands define this 1898 bush tavern. Post-hike burgers and local ale tastings feel earned after climbing the nearby dam stairway or tackling the Bibbulmun Track section.

11

Parkerville Tavern

284 votes

Kids pat resident alpacas while parents enjoy craft-beer paddles under shady plane trees. A rail-trail spur links straight to the tavern beer garden, making it a perfect pedal-powered Sunday lunch destination.

12

Darlington Primary School

266 votes

This heritage-listed hills school blends nature-play, arts festivals and community veggie gardens. Safe walking-school-bus routes and an active P&C cement Darlington’s village reputation.

13

Midland Train Station

249 votes

End-of-line services reach Perth CBD in 25 minutes, and new Metronet upgrades will add multi-storey parking and airport-line transfers—keeping city commutes practical for hills residents who prefer to leave the car behind.

14

St John of God Midland Hospital

232 votes

24/7 emergency, maternity and oncology units mean quality healthcare sits just 15 km down the highway. Private and public wings plus ample parking ease medical-appointment logistics for families and retirees alike.

15

Mahogany Creek

210 votes

Leafy half-acre blocks, heritage stone inn and kangaroo-lined bridle trails typify this quiet hamlet between Glen Forrest and Mundaring. It’s hills living at its most tranquil, yet still five minutes from full supermarket runs.

16

Sawyers Valley Primary School

201 votes

With just over 200 students, this century-old school offers intimate class sizes, kitchen-garden programs and bush-classroom excursions along the rail trail—appealing to families seeking close-knit education.

17

Greenmount National Park

192 votes

Steep granite climbs deliver panoramic Swan Coastal Plain views. Early-morning hikers beat the heat then grab pastries at Glen Forrest Gourmet, highlighting the park’s role as a natural exercise gym on the city fringe.

18

Beelu National Park

187 votes

Jarrah forests, Perth Hills Discovery Centre and the popular Mundaring Weir Rail Trail segment combine to offer camping, mountain-bike flow lines and stargazing less than an hour from Fremantle.

19

Mundaring Disc Golf Park

172 votes

Australia’s only PDGA Championship 18-hole course sees pros and families fling frisbees through towering marri trees. Free entry, equipment hire and shady fairways make it a budget-friendly weekend pastime.

20

Darlington Arts Precinct

165 votes

Galleries, studios and the annual Darlington Arts Festival showcase the hills’ creative soul. Jazz on the lawn evenings and pottery workshops mean culture thrives far from CBD galleries yet remains moments from bush-walking trailheads.