Murdoch
Murdoch: Perth’s Medical & Education Hub with Residential Appeal
Murdoch: Perth’s Medical & Education Hub with Residential Appeal

Located approximately 12 kilometres south of Perth’s CBD, Murdoch is a strategically positioned and highly convenient suburb within the City of Melville. Best known for its key medical and educational institutions, Murdoch blends residential living with excellent access to major services, making it popular with professionals, students, and families alike.

Murdoch is home to Murdoch University, one of Western Australia’s major tertiary institutions, and two of the state’s largest hospitals—Fiona Stanley Hospital and St John of God Murdoch Hospital. These major hubs bring a steady flow of professionals and students to the area, creating a vibrant and diverse local community.

While much of Murdoch is shaped by its institutional presence, the suburb also features quiet residential pockets with quality homes, parks, and family-friendly streets. It falls within the catchment of reputable schools such as Bateman Primary and Applecross Senior High School, and has quick access to nearby educational hubs including Winthrop and Leeming.

Murdoch offers excellent transport connectivity, with Murdoch Train Station and the Kwinana Freeway providing fast links to the Perth CBD, Fremantle, and surrounding suburbs. Local shopping and dining are available at South Street and nearby Stockland Bull Creek, with larger retail centres just a short drive away.

Murdoch is a suburb of choice for those seeking convenience, connectivity, and access to world-class medical and educational facilities—all in a peaceful, well-connected setting.