Area Hotlist — Wanneroo WA
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Wanneroo area
Area Hotlist — Wanneroo
Lake Joondalup
546 votesEncircled by the 16-kilometre Yellagonga trail, Lake Joondalup delivers sunrise jogs past black swans, boardwalk bird-hides and shady picnic lawns. Weekends see families cycle from Edgewater to Wanneroo Markets without touching a main road, proving you can enjoy wetlands tranquillity minutes from northern-suburbs conveniences.
Ocean Keys Shopping Centre
454 votesAnchored by Kmart, Coles and Event Cinemas, Ocean Keys keeps errands, movies and rooftop burgers under one roof. A bus hub and 1 700 free parking bays make retail therapy painless, while playgrounds and monthly makers’ markets turn the centre into a genuine social heart for coastal Clarkson.
Amberton Beach
435 votesBoasting Perth’s only foreshore skate bowl and beachside dog bar, Amberton blends golden dunes with brand-new parks and café Eglinton. Early surfers chase glassy peaks, then stroll 200 metres home for coffee, while planned primary schools promise families a true walk-to-everything coastal lifestyle.
Butler Train Station
402 votesThe current terminus of the Joondalup line offers 37-minute peak runs to Perth CBD, 900 park-and-ride bays and secure bike cages. Its presence slashes commute times for Alkimos-to-Two Rocks residents and underpins steady rental demand from city workers chasing affordable seaside living.
Atlantis Beach
362 votesSet beside Two Rocks Marina, Atlantis Beach mixes big blocks, kids’ scooter tracks and breezy cafés overlooking the Indian Ocean. Future secondary school and supermarket plans add upside, while existing coastal bush trails mean residents already enjoy sunset walks with zero traffic lights.
Alkimos Beach
362 votesWA’s first six-star GreenStar community pairs 1.7 kilometres of protected shoreline with solar-powered homes, fibre internet and a brand-new secondary college. Coastal boardwalks link cafés to play-spaces, and the forthcoming Metronet station will place the CBD within 35 minutes’ reach.
Eden Beach
307 votesEden Beach in Jindalee delivers a picture-perfect foreshore playground, beach café and lawn amphitheatre hosting summer movies. Residents launch stand-up paddle boards at dawn, then wander 200 metres to the gourmet IGA for breakfast supplies—true holiday vibes only 10 minutes north of Joondalup CBD.
Yanchep National Park
296 votesCrystal caves, koala boardwalks and kangaroo-spotted golf fairways sit just eight minutes inland from Yanchep Lagoon. Barbecues around Loch McNess turn any free afternoon into a nature getaway, and twilight ghost walks give locals bragging rights when friends visit from the city.
Burns Beach
276 votesGentle family waves meet a coastal dual-use path linking Burns Beach to Mindarie Marina and beyond. The iconic oceanfront café keeps coffee culture alive, while new highway ramps mean the CBD commute drops under 30 minutes—no wonder listings here rarely linger.
Clarkson Train Station
231 votesWith express services, 1 100 parking bays and direct bus links to Mindarie and Quinns, Clarkson Station remains a commuter lifeline. Recent TOD rezoning encourages mid-rise apartments and offices, hinting at future café laneways right outside the ticket gates.
Alkimos College
196 votesOpened 2020, Alkimos College offers cutting-edge STEM labs, coastal drone projects and a performing-arts centre—all within cycling distance of Shorehaven estates. Stage 2 expansion to Year 12 is under way, assuring families they can stay local from prep right through to graduation.
Currambine Train Station
186 votesCurrambine’s station-plus-cinema precinct partners park-and-ride convenience with sushi bars, gyms and a Grand Cinemas complex. Commuters ditch the freeway gridlock, while teens enjoy independent trips to gigs or sport without relying on the parental taxi service.
Quinns Beach
181 votesQuinns Beach dishes up a patrolled swim zone, dog-friendly stretch and kid-approved shark-net enclosure. The cliff-top café serves smashed avo with a sea-spray backdrop, ensuring every school-holiday morning feels like a mini break for families from Merriwa to Mindarie.
Joseph Banks Secondary College
175 votesBanksia Grove’s flagship Years 7-12 campus boasts an eSports arena, NASA-aligned astronomy club and engineering workshops. Strong ATAR results pair with local apprenticeship pathways, making it a magnet for value-savvy buyers prepared to live 10 minutes inland to secure a top-tier state school.
Capricorn Beach
166 votesCapricorn’s seaside estate blends future surf-club plans with existing sunset lookouts and foodie pop-ups overlooking the lagoon. Generous block sizes and a new Yanchep rail station on the horizon make this pocket a hot pick for those dreaming of big backyards by the sea.
Wanneroo Central Shopping Centre
144 votesColes, Aldi, Big W and a buzzing fresh-food hall anchor this upgraded mall beside Wanneroo Library and Aquamotion. Free parking and Friday twilight markets keep locals loyal, while planned town-square apartments promise coffee carts and co-working desks in coming years.
Yellagonga Regional Park
124 votesPaperbark wetlands, kangaroo-grazed grasslands and heritage sites line the chain of lakes south of Joondalup. Boardwalk loops suit prams, and birdwatchers tally spoonbills at dawn, demonstrating that meaningful bushland escapes still exist inside Perth’s expanding northern corridor.
Kingsway City Shopping Centre
116 votesPerfect for inland suburbs like Madeley and Darch, Kingsway City couples Big W, Coles and an Asian grocer with adjoining Kingsway Sports Complex ovals. Parents nail grocery runs while kids train next door, trimming errands and after-school travel into one efficient circuit.
Butler College
112 votesServing the booming Alkimos-Butler catchment, this modern high school offers elite AFL and netball academies, a thriving music program and direct university pathways. Proximity to Butler Station means teens commute safely, and the campus doubles as a weekend community hub for markets and concerts.
Banksia Grove Shopping Centre
109 votesIGA, Coles, medical suites and a standout burger bar ring this open-air plaza beside Discovery Park’s skate bowl. Evening food-truck rallies and Friday pop-up stalls turn a routine shop into neighbourly catch-ups, cementing Banksia Grove’s reputation as a self-contained village suburb.