Located 27 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, Hammond Park is a rapidly expanding suburb replete with schools and green spaces. The median property price is an accessible $520,000, attracting a dynamic cross-section of young families, independent youths and established couples to the area. Its close proximity to the coast, bushlands and retail strips, positions Hammond Park as the ideal area to establish and raise a family.
THE NEIGHBOURS
The major demographics in Hammond Park are maturing couples and families (25.3%), established couples and families (16.8%), and independent youth (15.8%). Young families are also strongly represented in this suburb.
THE SCHOOL RUN
Hammond Park features a healthy selection of centrally located schools. There are three primary schools in the locality: Hammond Park Primary School, Success Primary School and Hammond Park Catholic Primary School. At a senior level, ‘Atwell College’ is an independent public school that features innovative learning precincts. Murdoch University’s ‘Challenger Institute of Technology’ is also located in the immediate area.
THE COMMUTE
Its close connection to the Kwinana freeway positions this suburb a convenient 35-minute drive from the Perth CBD. The suburb is also serviced by two train stations, Cockburn Central and the recently completed, Aubin Grove railway station. The latter is the largest ‘park and ride’ station in Perth, boasting 2,000 parking spaces. Via the Mandurah Line, the trip into the CBD takes approximately 50 minutes.
RETAIL THERAPY
From local markets to shopping centres, Hammond Park is a great suburb with new experiences to explore every day. Just a 7-minute drive away is Cockburn’s shopping paradise – giving residents access to a wide range of cafe’s, restaurants, banks, gym, supermarkets and plenty of department stores. The centre is expanding to include a cinema and town square. The suburb enjoys a thriving food scene. ‘Quarie Bar and Brasserie’ is a local favourite, offering an extensive wine list to complement their modern menu.
WHAT’S GOING ON?
Thanks to the suburb’s youthful skew, there is an exciting rotation of community-based events. Throughout term-time, the City of Cockburn hosts a dynamic youth program that boasts private music lessons, boxing classes and hospitality courses. Local thrill-seekers can get their fix at ‘Adventure World’, an aquatic playground that features upwards of twenty rides and a series of wildlife encounters.
The suburb is renowned for its parks and gardens, offering a bounty of spaces to picnic, exercise and play. Of note is the Thompson’s Lake Nature Reserve, which features a scenic 5.7 km loop walking track around retained bushland. This is complemented by the local ‘Marsupial Reserve’, encompassing 200 hectares of sprawling, pristine banksia woodlands. Local families are invited to participate in the conservation projects undertaken here.
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