Falcon

Lifestyle & dining

Life in Falcon revolves around the coast. The beach is the main drawcard, whether that's an early swim, a fish off the rocks, or a sunset walk along the dunes. The Cut golf course, one of the region's better-regarded links-style courses, is a genuine local drawcard and brings a steady stream of visitors and members into the area.

Dining out here tends to be relaxed rather than trendy, with a handful of local cafes and pubs serving the community, while more extensive dining, retail and entertainment options are a short drive north into Mandurah's town centre. Many residents are happy to keep things simple locally and head into town when they want more variety.

Shopping

Falcon has local shops covering day-to-day needs, but for a bigger shopping trip most residents head to Mandurah Forum or the shopping strips around Dawesville and Wannanup. The proximity to Mandurah's broader retail and services precinct means Falcon residents get the benefit of a quiet residential setting without being far from a full range of supermarkets, specialty stores and services.

Getting around

Falcon is well served by the Old Coast Road and Mandurah Road, which connect through to the Kwinana Freeway for the run up to Perth, a trip of a little over an hour depending on traffic. Locally, getting around is straightforward by car, with Wannanup and Erskine both a short drive away and Mandurah's town centre, train station and hospital precinct within easy reach.

For those who commute to Perth, Mandurah's train station on the Mandurah rail line offers a direct run into the city, making Falcon a viable option for buyers who want coastal living without giving up access to the capital.

Parks & recreation

Beyond the beach and The Cut golf course, Falcon has a network of local parks, reserves and walking paths that tie into the wider Dawesville and Wannanup coastal strip. The Dawesville Channel and surrounding waterways are popular for fishing and boating, and the broader Peel-Harvey estuary system just to the north opens up further options for those into crabbing, kayaking or simply being near the water.

The property market

Falcon's median house price currently sits at $751,000, following growth of 18.3% recently, a sign of the broader demand that's been pushing into Mandurah's southern coastal suburbs. Median rent is $578 a week, reflecting solid interest from tenants wanting a coastal lifestyle without Perth prices.

The market here is overwhelmingly house-driven, with houses making up 84% of current listings, alongside smaller shares of land (10%), apartments and units (3%) and townhouses (3%). That mix points to Falcon's identity as a traditional low-density, house-and-land suburb rather than one geared toward higher-density living, which suits its family and retiree buyer base.