Area Hotlist — Serpentine - Jarrahdale WA

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Serpentine - Jarrahdale area

Area Hotlist — Serpentine – Jarrahdale

1

Serpentine Falls

93 votes

Framed by rugged granite and bushland, Serpentine Falls pours into a turquoise plunge pool perfect for summer swims. Families picnic on shaded lawns while kangaroos graze nearby. A sealed path, barbecues and new carpark make quick weekend escapes easy, only 45-minutes’ drive from Perth CBD yet worlds away in feel.

2

Serpentine National Park

71 votes

Encompassing towering jarrah forest, riverside picnic lawns and the iconic falls, Serpentine National Park offers hiking, bird-watching and rock-pool dips all in one protected haven. Early risers spot black cockatoos along the Baldwins Bluff trail, and entry gates sit just ten minutes from Byford’s supermarkets and weekday coffee stops.

3

Lakeside Plaza Shopping Centre

42 votes

Anchoring The Glades precinct, Lakeside Plaza packs a full-line Coles, medical suites, cafés and childcare under one modern roof. Wide verandas overlook a feature lake with resident swans, turning quick grocery runs into leisurely strolls. Commuters appreciate the adjacent park-and-ride for easy 35-minute rail trips to Perth.

4

Millbrook Winery

38 votes

Tucked beside Serpentine Dam, Millbrook Winery pairs estate-grown Rhône varietals with a chef-hatted seasonal menu showcasing produce from its one-acre garden. Alfresco tables gaze across mirror-still water and hillside vines. Sunday long lunches are a local ritual, yet the cellar door sits only 20 minutes from suburbia’s edge.

5

The Glades Estate

32 votes

Master-planned The Glades blends leafy street trees, landscaped lakes and heritage-inspired architecture to create a community hub around Lakeside Plaza and Woodland Grove Primary. Paths connect playgrounds, dog parks and weekly farmers’ markets, while NBN fibre and the nearby Tonkin Highway keep work-from-home professionals seamlessly plugged into the city.

6

Cohunu Koala Park

18 votes

Cohunu Koala Park delights families with hands-on encounters among gum-eucalyptus stands. Visitors hand-feed kangaroos, meet dingoes and snap paid photos cradling sleepy koalas. Miniature train rides loop the bushland grounds, and picnic lawns include barbecue shelters—an easy 15-minute weekend adventure from most Byford and Armadale driveways.

7

Serpentine River

17 votes

Winding from the Darling Scarp to the Peel-Harvey Estuary, the Serpentine River threads through rural acreages dotted with horses and citrus orchards. Locals kayak gentle bends at dawn, cast for bream near Mundijong Road and enjoy riverside horse trails, all within forty minutes of Perth’s office towers.

8

Jarrahdale Tavern

14 votes

Built in 1894, the weatherboard Jarrahdale Tavern oozes timber-town charm with roaring fireplaces, jarrah beams and a jarrah-smoked brisket burger locals rave about. Mountain-bike riders roll in for post-trail pints, and live acoustic Sundays draw both valley residents and day-trippers from suburban Perth.

9

Bill Hicks Reserve

14 votes

Bill Hicks Reserve, tucked behind The Glades’ lake, features an all-abilities playground, basketball half-court and shady picnic pergolas beside natural wetland boardwalks. Evening joggers circuit the lit path while kids chase dragonflies after school. Weekend community boot camps mean fitness is literally on the doorstep for estate residents.

10

Peridot Park

11 votes

Named for its olive-hued sculptures, Peridot Park offers a flying-fox, nature-play creek and sprawling kick-about lawn bordered by mature gums. Parents sip takeaway coffees on terraced seating while toddlers explore. A five-minute walk links to Lakeside Plaza, letting locals combine playground time with grocery runs in one loop.

11

Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre

10 votes

The shire’s bustling Community Recreation Centre houses a 24-hour gym, indoor courts, group fitness studios and crèche under one high-roofed complex beside Mundijong Road. After-school netball and karate keep kids active while parents hit spin class, and weekend markets spill into the carpark—only a short cycle from surrounding new estates.

12

Serpentine Dam

9 votes

Holding back 137 billion litres, Serpentine Dam feeds Perth’s water supply and frames a picturesque picnic area with sweeping forested slopes. The elevated lookout showcases millpond reflections at sunrise, while nearby trails tempt mountain-bikers. A scenic drive from Byford takes less than 20 minutes for weekend barbecues.

13

Kitty’s Gorge Trail

8 votes

Starting behind Jarrahdale’s historic mill, Kitty’s Gorge Trail winds 14 kilometres along Gooralong Brook and the Serpentine River to the falls, passing granite boulders, mossy cascades and spring orchids. Hikers finish with a pub lunch back at the tavern, making this one of Perth’s best train-then-treat day adventures.

14

Wungong Regional Park

7 votes

Spanning rugged granite ridge lines east of Armadale, Wungong Regional Park offers sweeping valley lookouts, wildflower-rich jarrah forest and echoing kangaroo calls at dusk. Popular Churchman Brook walk circuits just scratch the surface; serious hikers tackle the 17-kilometre Wungong Gorge loop only 25 minutes from Whitby’s new housing estates.

15

Marri Park Golf Course

7 votes

Set among towering marri and tuart trees, Marri Park’s 27-hole public course mixes challenge with country hospitality—no membership required. Social clubs tee off at dawn, and twilight rates attract after-work duffers. The bistro’s hearty parmies cap a round, all 20 minutes north via Tonkin Highway.

16

Anzac Memorial Park

7 votes

Anzac Memorial Park in Byford honours local servicemen with granite walls, sculpted poppies and an annual dawn service that draws hundreds. Beyond reflection, it offers a shaded playground, fitness nodes and a fenced dog area. Weekday lunch-break walkers enjoy level paths just steps from the town’s cafés.

17

Serpentine Horse & Pony Club

6 votes

Giddy-up lessons, gymkhanas and cross-country clinics keep Serpentine Horse & Pony Club buzzing most weekends on Karnup Road. Riders from lead-rein tots to adult re-starters enjoy irrigated arenas and shaded yards. Agistment paddocks next door mean fewer float trips and more saddle time for horse-mad families settling locally.

18

Whitby Falls

6 votes

Cascading after winter rains, Whitby Falls sets a dramatic backdrop to the historic horse hospital precinct below. A viewing platform captures sweeping valley vistas, while adjacent bridle trails wind through jarrah forest. The site’s heritage buildings are being revitalised, promising future artisan markets just five minutes from Tonkin Highway.

19

Sunrays Park

5 votes

Sunrays Park brightens Whitby with vibrant rainbow play equipment, a pump-track for scooters and shady barbecue pergolas beside retained bushland. Evening community yoga sessions share the broad lawn, and cricket ovals across the road host weekend juniors—family-friendly amenity all walkable from new land releases nearby.

20

Harvest Green Park

5 votes

Harvest Green Park weaves edible landscaping—citrus, olives and rosemary—into its community garden beds, inviting neighbours to pick herbs for Sunday roasts. A nature-play course, half-court basketball and sheltered picnic deck overlook open pasture views, while solar lights extend evening dog walks for residents of the surrounding eco-streets.