Booragoon, WA 6154

I'm really glad I live here.
It's family-friendly, with excellent schools—both primary and high school.
Most people are owner-occupiers, so there aren't complicated individuals brought in by investment properties.
It's very close to the shopping mall.
The only downside is that property prices keep rising.

Overdeveloped area. Too many high rise apartments, town houses and units popping up around. Traffic congestion is getting worse. As someone mentioned in another review, don't like the fact apartments can be seen from your backyard or front yard. No privacy. It's justvggoing to get worse. Once good, not anymore.

Used to be a lovely area a few years ago. Now there are many high rise apartments and units coming up everywhere around the shopping centre. No privacy and horrible eyesore from the front and backyards of many residences, feel sorry for the older generation who have been living in Booragoon for a long time. Increasing traffic, congestion and noise problems which will only get worse as the suburb gets overpopulated, losing its reputation. Avoid!

Living in Booragoon never felt so easy, we have Garden City Shopping Centre (now known as Westfield Booragoon - but forever Garden City), quick access to two major highways either side of us in Canning Hwy and Leach Hwy that take you west to Fremantle or east to the Airports. But the Freeway to go north or south is on our doorstep. Not to mention the beautiful parks in almost every street along with Bluegum Lake and Booragoon Lake to take a stroll to. We have village shopping in next door in Brentwood. Our major hospital is a 10min drive. Convenient family friendly and fun social suburb to live in.

My partner and I bought in Booragoon near Karoonda Oval and we are so glad we did.
After a couple of years searching for a long term place to call home, my partner narrowed our search to suburbs withing Applecross and Rossmoyne High School Zones for our future children to attend.
I am very investment minded and managed to snag a property at a good price for the area and we are very happy with our now renovated home on a large block. The long term financial upside is only one aspect however.
We have come to know our neighbours in a way that makes it feel like the good old days when you could ask for milk or sugar and we know and genuinely care for the people that live around us which is a vibe not easily achieved.
The transport links to the City (10-15mins via Kwinana Freeway) and Fremantle (10-15mins via Leach Highway) are fantastic.
The Booragoon Bus Depot is a short walk away and will take you all over Perth.
The Train Station is less than a 2km walk away and will take you to the city in under 10mins
The Shopping Center now known as Westfield Booragoon has all the retail shopping one needs although a makeover with restaurants and live music would add real value and sense of community.
The Swan and Canning River are both less than 5mins away in surrounding suburbs Applecross and Mt Pleasant which offer unrivaled views of the water and city.
South beach in South Fremantle is a great Dog Beach just 15-20mins away.
There are many dog parks and great health and fitness facilities in the area with Melville Aquatic Center and other various gyms.
Wireless Hill is a great spot for a picnic and view of the city.

I can only think of a couple of downsides which are not deal breakers in comparison to many other suburbs:
The occasional siren going past on Riseley and/or Leach Highway (Generally Ambulance but also Police and less frequently Fire) however good Double Glazed Windows in your house will muffle the noise.
The odd plane that flies over late at night (not everyday). I notice this probably once a month if that.

Overall a fantastic place to live. I have been in the area 18 months and have not witnessed or heard of crime occurring on my street or nearby streets. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to settle, particularly young families, long term to consider Booragoon.

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Be very careful here at night that's I'll say. Great location but that's it!

It is the perfect distance from everything with just the right mix of everything you need or want. Just 2mins from the freeway, 1km from the Train / Bus port, Major regional shopping centre right in the middle, situated on high ground (no flooding), 2mins to the river, plenty of parks and mature vegetation, bird sanctuary, great school zones, away from the flight paths, 5minutes to the newest mega hospital in Australia, 7minutes to Fremantle and so much more. Job opportunities for my teenage kids at the shopping centre. Just 7minute train ride or 11minute drive into the city during peak hours. Yes, peak hour. Never had a break-in ever. Never even heard of a break-in or theft in the neighbourhood in all the years our family have lived in Booragoon. It is amazing.

We moved to Perth 8 months ago and have lived in Booragoon for the majority of that time. So happy with our choice of suburb! It's close to everything: the CBD, Fremantle,freeway, airport, beach and river. It's safe and the neighbours are pleasant, we regularly take our dog for a walk around Booragoon Lake and see many friendly and familiar faces. Garden City is very close and is an amazing shopping centre. We have NBN at our house and have had great internet. Highly recommend this area!

We moved into Booragoon 18 months ago and couldn't be happier! We were looking for a suburb in a catchment area of high quality schools and feel that we hit the jackpot because Booragoon offers this and so much more. Fabulous central location, an abundance of retail options, hospital and university close by, a choice of parks and sporting clubs. The only thing Booragoon doesn't have is restaurants - though there is a big selection in adjoining suburbs and I believe there will be new restaurants with the expansion of Garden City Shopping Centre.