Situated on the doorstep of the Swan Valley, Aveley is a suburb that combines the best of town and bush. Nestled amongst the spilling hills of the country’s oldest wine region, the area boasts premier produce, heritage trails, cooking and winery experiences. In terms of liveability, the suburb benefits from all the services of the inner-city, including a selection of top-schools and centrally located supermarkets. Located thirty-five minutes north of the Perth CBD, Aveley is the ideal commuter suburb. Here is our guide to the area.
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The Neighbours
This suburb has a distinctly youthful skew. A combination of reasonable property prices, fabulous public amenities and a lifestyle-oriented around nature and the outdoors, makes Aveley an attractive prospect for those seeking to establish a family. The predominant demographics represented in the area are maturing families and couples (33.6%), established couples and families (21.1%), and young couples (11.0%).
The Commute
From Aveley, the drive into Perth CBD is a manageable thirty minutes along the Tonkin highway. Via public transport, the same trip takes approximately one hour and twenty minutes. With no central train-station, commuters are advised to catch Bus route 955 and transfer at Bassendean station to the Midland train-line.
Retail Therapy
Both Woolworths and IGA supermarkets are centrally located in the suburb. The Aveley Shopping centre functions as a vibrant neighbourhood meeting-place and boasts a variety of speciality shops, in addition to a medical centre. Neighbouring Ellenbrook Central offers Aveley locals the full gamut of retail experiences, including Big W, Coles, Best and Less and Aldi.
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The School Run
Aveley hosts a healthy selection of centrally located schools. ‘Great Beginnings’ is an early learning centre that caters for children aged from newborn to six years. The recently founded Aveley North Primary School is an independent public school that pursues high performance in teaching and learning. At a senior school level, Aveley Secondary College seeks to engender their students with the necessary skills to tackle the 21st century.
What’s going on?
On the weekend, ramble along one of the area’s legendary trails. The Swan Valley Food and Wine trail boasts a 32-kilometre scenic drive dotted with distilleries, wineries and artisanal markets. For the more active locals, the Swan Valley Heritage Trail is a 12-kilometre cycling route suitable for all fitness levels. Along the way, be sure to recharge at Swan Valley Chocolate Factory and take a photo at Lookout Hill, which offers unrivalled views of Perth’s skyline. Just five minutes from the centre of town, the Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm is a Sunday favourite. A small entry-fee includes interactive animal experiences, tractor and train rides, bouncy castles, playgrounds, merry-go-round rides and tea for the adults. Looking to really tire the kids out? Jungle Park Whiteman Edge is an unparalleled playground experience. This facility reflects Aveley’s relaxed and upbeat character. Climbing nets, walkways, bridges, slides and a wading creek are just some of the features to explore. For the adults, there is ample lawn to settle in for a picnic of local produce.
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