Browse property in Waroona

Overview

Waroona sits in the Peel region along the South Western Highway, about 113 km south of Perth and between Pinjarra and Harvey. At the 2016 census the town recorded 2,934 residents and serves as the seat of the Shire of Waroona. The community is served by the South Western Railway, with the Australind passenger train stopping at Waroona Railway Station, and by the highway that links Perth to Bunbury. Housing ranges from heritage railway cottages, Western Australia’s only surviving timber‑and‑iron platelayer homes, to more recent dwellings that accommodate families and commuters.

Residents enjoy a strong recreational offering, including a recreation centre, swimming pool, two sports ovals, a new skatepark and Western Australia’s largest Fairy Door Trail. Local amenities feature supermarkets, art‑and‑craft shops, two hotels/motels, a public library and post office, while nearby Waroona Dam and Drakesbrook Weir provide picnic, canoeing and water‑skiing opportunities. The town is served by St Joseph’s Primary School and Waroona District High School, with senior students travelling to nearby centres for further study.