Queens Park

Lifestyle & dining

Queens Park itself is more residential than a dining destination, but its position next to Cannington means cafes, restaurants and the broader retail and entertainment strip of Cannington's town centre are only minutes away. Locally, life revolves around the suburb's parks, schools and the quieter streets that back onto Bentley and East Cannington, giving residents a settled, low-key pace without being cut off from bigger amenities nearby.

Shopping

For everyday shopping, residents lean on the Cannington commercial precinct, home to Westfield Carousel, one of Perth's largest shopping centres, along with the Cannington town centre's mix of bulky goods retailers and specialty stores. This proximity gives Queens Park a practical edge — big-format shopping and everyday groceries are a short drive away, while the suburb itself retains a more modest, local character.

Getting around

Queens Park benefits from being well served by road and rail links into the city. The Armadale railway line runs through the area via Cannington station, giving commuters a direct run into Perth, while arterial roads connect easily to Albany Highway and the Leach Highway corridor. Perth Airport is also close by, making this a practical base for anyone working in aviation, logistics or the surrounding industrial areas around Welshpool and Kewdale.

Schools & families

Families have several solid options in and around the suburb, including Queens Park Primary School and St Joseph's School for primary years, while St Norbert College provides a well-regarded local secondary option. Combined with neighbouring options in Bentley and Cannington, families have reasonable choice without needing to travel far.

The property market

Queens Park's housing stock is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 82% of current listings, with apartments and units at 11%, townhouses at 3% and vacant land making up the remaining 4%. The median house price sits at $795,000 after strong recent growth of 20.9%, while units offer a more accessible entry point with a median of $645,000. Median rent of $725 per week points to solid tenant demand, reflecting the suburb's appeal to renters priced out of pricier inner and southern suburbs.

That growth figure is notable — it suggests Queens Park has been catching the attention of buyers who might previously have overlooked it in favour of Cannington or Bentley, and points to a suburb still working through a period of price catch-up relative to its more established neighbours.

Parks & recreation

Queens Park has a good spread of local parks and reserves that give the suburb some breathing room despite its relatively dense, suburban layout. These green spaces, combined with easy access to bigger recreational facilities in Cannington and Bentley, mean residents don't have to travel far for sport, walking tracks or weekend outdoor time.