Life by the coast at the established Vista Private Estate in Karnup

Karnup sits on Perth's southern coast between Rockingham and Mandurah, in the Shire of Rockingham. Schools, retail and parkland are being rolled out across the suburb in step with population growth, and government planning points to up to 20,000 new homes across the wider Karnup area.

About Vista Private Estate

Vista Private Estate is one of the more established parts of that picture. Set at the corner of Redwood Avenue and Mandurah Road, between native coastal bushland and the coastline of Singleton Beach, Golden Group's masterplanned community is planned for 1,235 lots and is already home to more than 900 families.

New land continues to come through, and Stage 6 is now available. The latest lots come in a range of sizes to suit different lifestyles and budgets, and are aimed at first home buyers, growing families and investors.

Life at Vista leans towards the coast. Singleton Beach is a three-minute drive, and the Singleton Foreshore is 1.5 kilometres away, connected by footpath. Those footpaths also link residents to parklands with fitness equipment and to Singleton Village Shopping Centre, which sits within walking distance for groceries, the chemist and the after-school stop.

Inside the estate, parks along Marjorelle Way and Tuscan Way provide open space close to home, and a calendar of family events, seasonal concerts and sports days runs throughout the year. More is planned, including a future neighbourhood shopping centre and a school within the estate.

Rockingham and Mandurah are each about 15 to 20 minutes away. Rockingham offers its foreshore and the Penguin Island ferry, while Mandurah has its estuary, canals and weekend markets. Golf at Secret Harbour and Meadow Springs, Peel Estate Wines, and dining across Golden Bay, Singleton and Mandurah are all a short drive from home.

For commuters, the Kwinana Freeway and Lakelands Train Station are both about five minutes away, and the estate has direct links to Mandurah Road.

Rail access is set to move closer still. The Cook Labor Government has committed $10 million to the final planning, design and approval stages of the METRONET Karnup Station, with construction scheduled to begin in 2028. Planned for the corner of Paganoni Road and Mandurah Road, minutes from the estate, the station is set to include a bus interchange with at least eight bus stands, more than 400 commuter parking bays and dedicated pick-up and drop-off facilities, as part of a $156 million project.

The broader region is also linked to major employment projects, including the Westport container terminal in Kwinana and the expanding Henderson Defence Precinct, which are expected to create thousands of local jobs over the coming years.

Builders in South West Perth, WA

A range of established WA builders are active across Perth’s southern suburbs, from first-home specialists to builders offering more flexibility in design.

New Generation Homes

New Generation Homes, also known as New Gen Homes, is a Perth-based builder within the Summit Homes Group. It draws on the group’s 48 years of industry experience and more than 47,000 homes delivered across WA.

The builder focuses on value-driven home designs for first and second home buyers, with floorplans ranging from narrow to wide frontages. It also offers house and land packages, as well as in-house finance support through Westgate Home Loans.

EasyStart Homes

EasyStart Homes is a sister brand to New Generation Homes within the Summit Homes Group, and is positioned specifically for first home buyers. It supports buyers across finance, land selection and home design, with a range centred on affordable single storey homes and house and land packages.

Homes are built using either BrickHybrid or Double Brick construction with TRUECORE steel framing. Buyers are covered by a nine-month price hold and a 12-month build time commitment.

B1 Homes

B1 Homes is a Perth-based builder catering to first home buyers, next home buyers and investors, with a focus on single storey designs. Its offering includes house and land packages and turnkey packages, and the team guides clients through land selection, design and approvals.

The builder is part of the Scott Park Group and is backed by Sumitomo Forestry, which sets it apart from the Summit Homes Group brands above. B1 holds a 4.9-star rating on ProductReview from hundreds of client reviews.

Endeavour Homes

Endeavour Homes is a medium-sized, family-owned Perth builder that has been operating since 2004. It describes its size as a balance: large enough to have the buying power of bigger builders, but small enough to stay hands-on with each client.

Its range centres on single storey, three and four-bedroom designs, with house and land packages available. Homes come with a 12-month build guarantee. The builder’s Marley and Canterbury display homes won a 2024 Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction Award.

RedInk Homes

RedInk Homes has been building in Western Australia since 2006. Its name comes from the industry practice of marking changes to house plans in red ink, and that idea underpins its approach: buyers can make changes to any of its standard plans.

The builder has more than 60 designs to choose from. Its most popular collection, the Choice Range, comes with a set of inclusions and finishes as standard. RedInk also supports buyers with finding a block and finance options, and has received a number of design and customer service awards.

Bottom line

For those drawn to Karnup's stretch of coastline, Vista is a place where much of daily life is already in place, with rail the next piece to arrive.