Golden Bay

723 votes

Golden Bay blends laid-back surf culture with a brand-new coastal village centre. Morning walkers share the dog-friendly sand with kite-surfers catching the afternoon sea breeze, while cafés, parks and a soon-to-open primary school keep everyday life within a five-minute pedal of the shoreline.

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Secret Harbour

647 votes

Home to a championship-grade golf course and patrolled surf beach, Secret Harbour offers the rare combo of rolling fairways and rolling waves. Residents dash from morning nine-holes to ocean swims, with a modern shopping plaza, tavern and skate park anchoring this family-friendly seaside enclave.

3

Warnbro Train Station

545 votes

Warnbro Station plugs southern suburbs straight into the Mandurah rail line, reaching Perth CBD in about 45 minutes. A huge park-and-ride, secure bike cages and frequent feeder buses keep commutes fuss-free, boosting property appeal for FIFO workers and city professionals seeking affordable coastal living.

4

Safety Bay

372 votes

Flat, turquoise Shoalwater waters make Safety Bay a wind- and kite-surfing mecca, yet the same sheltered conditions are perfect for toddlers paddling in the shallows. A foreshore cycleway links cafés, playgrounds and the iconic Penguin Island ferry, turning every Saturday into a mini seaside holiday.

5

Stockland Baldivis Shopping Centre

326 votes

This modern mall delivers supermarkets, medical suites and more than 100 specialty stores under one roof. Parents appreciate the indoor play zone and shaded alfresco dining strip, while weekend markets showcase local produce, ensuring Baldivis residents rarely need to trek north for essentials.

6

Rockingham Foreshore

324 votes

Palm-lined boardwalks, beach volleyball courts and sunset lawn concerts give Rockingham Foreshore its perpetual holiday buzz. Food trucks and gelato carts keep kids happy after a dip, while new microbreweries and rooftop bars entice evening crowds. It’s the vibrant heart of the region’s social scene.

7

Rockingham Beach

240 votes

With gentle waves and powder-soft sand, Rockingham Beach is ideal for morning stand-up paddles and evening dog walks. Barbecue shelters and splash-pad fountains make family gatherings effortless, and the beachside café strip means post-swim flat whites are never more than a towel-wrapped stroll away.

8

Palm Beach

230 votes

South-facing Palm Beach offers a quieter stretch of shoreline with boat-ramp access, floating pontoons and stellar sunsets across Cockburn Sound. Locals launch kayaks toward Penguin Island or drop crab nets off the jetty, all while being a five-minute drive from Rockingham’s main shopping precinct.

9

Rockingham Train Station

224 votes

Express services from Rockingham Station reach the city in under 40 minutes, making it a game-changer for professionals craving bay-side weekends. A dedicated busway shuttles passengers straight to the foreshore, and abundant parking keeps the daily commute predictable even in peak hour.

10

Lake Richmond

215 votes

Ringed by paperbark boardwalks, Lake Richmond is famed for ancient thrombolite reef structures and flocks of black swans. Joggers lap the 3-kilometre trail at dawn, while bird-watchers set up lenses at shaded lookouts. Having this pocket of tranquillity minutes from suburbia is a major drawcard.

11

Kennedy Bay

210 votes

Kennedy Bay combines a dramatic links golf course with plans for a new seaside village, marina and dining strip. Surrounded by pristine dunes and Shoalwater Islands views, future residents can tee off at sunrise, then wander to cafés overlooking the Indian Ocean glass-off.

12

Comet Bay College

200 votes

Serving Secret Harbour and surrounds, Comet Bay College consistently ranks well for STEM and vocational programs. State-of-the-art labs, a performing arts centre and competitive sports teams make it a key selling point for families, cutting school-run times to five minutes for many local estates.

13

Baldivis Secondary College

186 votes

Opened in 2013, Baldivis Secondary College offers modern facilities, extensive elective choices and strong community links. Its proximity to Stockland Baldivis means students can easily pop across for part-time work, while parents value the safe cycling paths threading new master-planned neighbourhoods.

14

Rockingham Centre

186 votes

Rockingham Centre houses more than 200 retailers, a cinema and restaurant precinct under a climate-controlled roof. Ample parking, late-night trading and adjoining medical suites make it the region’s retail powerhouse, keeping errands, entertainment and healthcare an easy one-stop experience.

15

Tranby College

179 votes

This independent K-12 campus in Baldivis delivers values-based education alongside vibrant arts and sports academies. Expansive playing fields, bush-school programs and close ties with local businesses encourage well-rounded growth, all within a short drive of new housing estates and acreage properties.

16

Safety Bay Senior High School

175 votes

Known for its specialist maritime studies and elite soccer academy, Safety Bay SHS leverages its coastal location for hands-on learning. Students swap classrooms for dive excursions and marine science projects, giving families an education option that truly makes the most of the seaside setting.

17

Aqua Jetty

154 votes

Aqua Jetty in Warnbro is one of WA’s largest aquatic and fitness centres, boasting indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, a sprawling gym and group-fitness studios. Crèche services and healthy café fare mean the whole family can squeeze workouts, swim lessons and playtime into one visit.

18

Warnbro Beach

148 votes

Stretching south from Cape Peron, Warnbro Beach offers calm, shallow waters perfect for kids’ sandcastles and sunset dog walks. Its wide expanse never feels crowded, and nearby fish-and-chip shops make spontaneous mid-week picnics a breeze for households chasing a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

19

Point Peron

116 votes

Limestone cliffs, WW2 gun emplacements and snorkel-ready coves define Point Peron, a coastal park ten minutes from Rockingham’s CBD. Walking trails deliver sweeping views of Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, and crystal-clear reefs teem with colourful fish, adding weekend adventure without a long drive south.

20

Singleton Beach

101 votes

Singleton Beach offers pristine dunes, reliable beach breaks and generous off-leash areas that keep both surfers and dogs happy. Community events like “Movies on the Green” bring neighbours together, while proposed foreshore upgrades hint at even more amenity on the horizon for this quiet coastal pocket.

Area Hotlist — Rockingham WA