Booragoon
WA 6154 • Greater Perth
About Booragoon
Booragoon is a well-established southern suburb of Perth, located 12 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Melville. The suburb has a population of approximately 5,700 and derives its name from the Noongar indigenous word for the lower reaches of the Canning River. It is a primarily residential area with a mix of older character homes and modern developments, centred around the prominent Westfield Booragoon shopping centre.
The suburb offers excellent retail amenities anchored by Westfield Booragoon (formerly Garden City), one of Perth's largest shopping centres, along with the City of Melville council offices and library. Booragoon Bus Station provides a central public transport hub connecting residents across the southern suburbs. The area attracts a mix of families and professionals who appreciate its central location, good schools, and proximity to the Swan River foreshore and recreational parks.
Booragoon falls under postcode 6154 and is governed by Melville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bateman electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 114 — Elizabeth Quay to Lake Coogee via Booragoon 30 min to CBD
- 115 — Elizabeth Quay to Hamilton Hill via Booragoon 30 min to CBD
- 160 — WACA Ground to Fremantle via Booragoon 35 min to Fremantle
- 500 — Bull Creek Station to Booragoon Bus Station 10 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Booragoon Bus Station is a major hub with frequent services to CBD and Fremantle
Good walkability around the Westfield shopping centre and bus station. Residential streets are quieter with footpaths.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Almondbury Road & Risely & Davey Street Booragoon 6154 WA -
WoolworthsGarden City Shopping Centre, 125 Riseley Street Booragoon 6154 WA
Schools
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Clements Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 411
- 2. Malaysia 225
- 3. China 196
- 4. Indonesia 125
- 5. South Africa 108
- 6. New Zealand 104
- 7. Singapore 92
- 8. Scotland 89
- 9. India 82
- 10. Hong Kong 56
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)