Queens Park is a suburb of Canning, approximately 11 kilometres southeast of Perth’s central business district. According to the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of 6,853 residents. The community is diverse, with significant representations from English, Chinese, Australian, Indian, Nepali, and Filipino backgrounds. Most residents fall within the 18 to 49 age range, encompassing school leavers, university students, young professionals, and families.
The Queens Park train station on the Armadale Line facilitates public transportation in Queens Park, providing direct access to Perth and other suburbs. Bus routes, including numbers 51, 36, 201, 202, 203, and 229, operate along major roads such as Wharf Street and Centre Street, connecting residents to nearby areas and amenities.
Educational institutions in the suburb include Queens Park Primary School, located at 202 Treasure Road, offering education from Kindergarten to Year 6. St Joseph’s School, situated at 140 Railway Parade, is a co-educational Catholic primary school catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. For secondary education, St Norbert College, located at 135 Treasure Road, offers co-educational learning for Years 7 to 12.
Recreational facilities in Queens Park include Maniana Park, located on Whitlock Road, which offers playgrounds and open spaces. Cunnington Park provides walking and running tracks amidst green surroundings. The development of the Queens Park Open Space is transforming it into a vibrant recreational and sporting hub adjacent to the Sam Kerr Football Centre.
Essential establishments in the area comprise local eateries such as Queens Park Café & Kebabs on Wharf Street and Queens Park Fish & Chips on Railway Parade. Nearby shopping centres, including Westfield Carousel in Cannington, meet retail needs. The suburb also features St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, which serves the local community.