Secret Harbour, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Secret Harbour Perth, Western Australia
The Secret Harbour Surf Lifesaving Club
Established	1984
Postcode(s)	6173
Area	6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Location	56 km (35 mi) from Perth
LGA(s)	City of Rockingham
State electorate(s)	Warnbro
Federal Division(s)	Brand
Suburbs around Secret Harbour: Port Kennedy Port Kennedy Karnup Indian Ocean Secret Harbour Karnup Indian Ocean Golden Bay Karnup

Secret Harbour is a suburb located south of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. It sits right on the Indian Ocean coast. Even though its name includes "Harbour," there isn't actually a harbour here. The name came from a plan for a marina that didn't happen, and it was officially approved in 1984.

What Can You Do in Secret Harbour?

Secret Harbour has many places for shopping, sports, and fun. It's a great place for families and people who love the outdoors.

Shopping and Food in Secret Harbour

The main shopping centre has big supermarkets like Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi. You can also find smaller shops, places to get what you need, and coffee shops like Dôme. For bigger shopping trips, Rockingham Shopping Centre and Mandurah Forum are about 15 kilometres away.

There's also a popular restaurant and bar called The Whistling Kite. It's a well-known spot where people meet up. Next to it, you can find a gym and a pharmacy.

Golfing at Secret Harbour Golf Course

If you like golf, Secret Harbour has an 18-hole golf course. It was designed by a famous golfer named Graham Marsh. This course is part of a group of courses known as the Golf Coast.

Fun at Secret Harbour Surf Beach

The Secret Harbour Surf Beach is a great place to swim and surf. Lifesavers watch over the beach on weekends and holidays from October to March. During December and January, lifeguards are also there on weekdays.

There's a Surf Lifesaving Club right at the beach. This club teaches people how to be lifeguards. It also has a gym and a cafe called the Surfing Lizard.

Exploring Lagoon Park

North of the Surf Club's car park, you'll find Lagoon Park. This park has shaded benches where you can relax. There's also exercise equipment on one side and a drink fountain and swings on the other. It's a popular spot for walking dogs and for locals to exercise and have fun outdoors.

Who Lives in Secret Harbour?

Secret Harbour is a growing community. In 2006, about 5,657 people lived there. Many residents were born in Australia, and a good number came from the United Kingdom. The average age of people living in Secret Harbour is 30 years old. This is younger than the average age for the wider Perth area.

Many people in Secret Harbour work in skilled trades. The area is known for having many residents who work in industries where they fly to different locations for work, often called "FIFO" (Fly-in Fly-out) workers.

Schools in Secret Harbour

Secret Harbour has several schools for students of different ages.

Primary Schools

There are two state primary schools in Secret Harbour:

• Secret Harbour Primary School: This school opened in 1997.
• Comet Bay Primary School: Located in the southeast part of the suburb, it opened in 2007.

High School

For older students, Comet Bay College is a state high school that opened in 2006. It serves students from Secret Harbour and the surrounding areas.

Getting Around Secret Harbour

Secret Harbour is well-connected by roads and public transport.

Main Roads

Mandurah Road runs along the eastern edge of Secret Harbour. This road connects the suburb to Rockingham in the north and Mandurah in the south. It's also part of the national Highway 1 network.

Warnbro Sound Avenue is another important road. It helps people get to nearby suburbs like Port Kennedy, Waikiki, and shopping centres like Warnbro Fair and Rockingham.

Bus Services

Several Transperth bus routes serve Secret Harbour. These buses connect the suburb to Rockingham railway station and Mandurah railway station. All bus services are run by Transdev.

•        561: Travels between Warnbro Station and Comet Bay College. It goes along Secret Harbour Boulevard, Bancoura Parkway, and Bluestone Parkway.
•        563: Runs from Warnbro Station to Comet Bay College. This route uses Warnbro Sound Avenue, Surf Drive, Forty Road, and Bluestone Parkway.
•        574: Connects Warnbro Station to Lakelands Station via Comet Bay College. It travels along Warnbro Sound Avenue.

The closest train stations to Secret Harbour are Warnbro Railway Station and Lakelands Railway Station.

Future Plans for Secret Harbour

There are plans for new developments in Secret Harbour. Since 2008, a company called Satterley has started new land projects. These include the Spy Glass Hill development. There are also plans for new homes right by the beach, including two-to-three-story townhouses and a five-story apartment building. A special gated community is also planned. Satterley is also looking into creating space for new restaurants and cafes along the beachfront.