Mullaloo Heights Primary School

Mullaloo is a relaxed, coastal suburb about 25 km north of Perth, with a settled, family-friendly feel. The median household income sits around $2,447 a week, and most homes have two or more cars—handy for school runs and beach trips. The heart of the suburb is patrolled Mullaloo Beach, where the surf life saving club is active every weekend and public holiday from October to April. It’s the kind of place where weekends revolve around sand, surf, and neighbours you actually know. With an average of 2.8 people per household, you’ll find plenty of other families nearby, and the established demographic means the community is well-rooted and welcoming to newcomers.

Mullaloo Heights Primary School has a strong focus on values—confidence, perseverance, resilience, and respect—woven into daily learning. There’s a dedicated music room for the specialist Music program, plus an environmental garden where kids care for chickens, a refurbished library, and a dedicated ICT room. Specialist programs in Art, Science, and Music round out the curriculum, giving your child a well-rounded start. The school is supported by an active P&C and School Board, so there are plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of the community from day one.

Zig Zags OSHC operates on-site at Mullaloo Heights, offering before-school care from 6:30–8:40 am and after-school care from 2:45–6:00 pm during term time. Holiday care runs weekdays from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, which is a lifesaver for working parents. The service has 54 approved places and currently meets the National Quality Standard across all areas, so you can feel confident your child is well looked after. The school office can confirm current before- and after-school care arrangements if you need specifics.

For quick weeknight meals, Mullaloo Fish Bar on Koorana Road is a local favourite for fish and chips. Mullaloo Chinese Restaurant offers dine-in and takeaway, with reviewers praising it as “excellent and very well presented.” Bakers Delight in Mullaloo has fresh bread and baked goods for easy sides or lunchbox fillers. For groceries, Supa Valu Mullaloo covers the basics, and nearby IGA and ALDI stores in surrounding suburbs are handy for bigger shops.

Mullaloo is about 25 km north of Perth CBD. There’s no train station in the suburb itself, but Transperth bus routes 460, 461, and 462 connect Mullaloo to Whitfords Station and Joondalup Station, where the Yanchep line runs directly to Perth. Transperth trains and buses serve the area, and the journey planner will show your nearest stop and the time into the city. For enrichment, the Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club offers row, swim, board, and sprint teams—a great way for kids to stay active and build confidence.

Start by visiting Mullaloo Heights Primary School to see the classrooms and meet the staff—it’s the best way to get a feel for the community. Check the Zig Zags OSHC website to secure a spot for your child, and take a drive around Mullaloo to explore the beach, local shops, and the neighbourhood vibe. If you’re commuting to the city, test the bus-to-train route during peak hours to see how it fits your schedule. And don’t forget to grab fish and chips from Mullaloo Fish Bar on your first week—it’s a local rite of passage.