Best Golf Courses for Kids in Perth's Western Suburbs
Three real public courses across Perth's riverside western suburbs — Point Walter, Royal Perth and Wembley — each with genuine family and junior facilities.
Perth's riverside western suburbs — Bicton, South Perth and Wembley Downs — have three genuinely public, family-oriented golf courses close to the CBD. Here's what each one offers.
Point Walter Golf Course — Bicton
Point Walter Golf Course is a City of Melville public course close to the CBD, with an 18-hole goanna-themed mini golf course alongside the main layout — genuinely family-friendly beyond just the golf.
It's one of four WA courses — alongside Carramar, Marangaroo and Fremantle Public — hosting the TeeMates junior golf series, run in partnership with Golf Australia.
Royal Perth Golf Club — South Perth
Royal Perth Golf Club runs MyGolf beginner lessons during school terms on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings, open to both members and non-members, at around $180 per 8-session term.
The club offers junior membership tiers for under-18s, including a full-course-access tier and a restricted after-3:30pm tier, with a subsidised transitional membership through to age 30.
Wembley Golf Course — Wembley Downs
Wembley Golf Course is a 36-hole public complex managed by the Town of Cambridge and one of the most-visited golf facilities in WA, with an 80-bay two-tier automated driving range and an 18-hole themed mini-golf course.
Wembley is the only course in WA with a dedicated PGA Learning and Performance Centre on-site, making it a strong option for families wanting structured junior coaching alongside casual practice.
Which is best for a family day out, not just a lesson?
Point Walter and Wembley both pair their golf with a themed mini-golf course, making either a good pick for a family day where not everyone wants to play a full round.
At a glance
The 3 venues covered in this guide, side by side. "Junior program on file" means our directory holds specific evidence of a junior program, clinic or membership pathway at that club - not simply that children are permitted to play.
| Course | Holes | Type | Public access | Junior program on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Walter Golf Course (Bicton) | Not on file | Full-length course | Public | Yes |
| Royal Perth Golf Club (South Perth) | Not on file | Full-length course | Public | Yes |
| Wembley Golf Course (Wembley) | 36 | Full-length course | Public | Yes |
Compiled from our course directory records for the venues listed in this guide. Clubs change their junior offerings and access rules between seasons - confirm current details with the club before travelling.
How to read this
Public access is the column most worth checking first. "Public" means anyone can book a tee time. "Limited / conditional" means visitor access exists but comes with conditions - a member introduction, restricted days, or a booking window. "Private members' club" means casual visitor play generally is not available, and a junior would usually need a member connection or a place in a club program.
Every venue in this guide is a full-length course. For a child who has never played a full round, consider starting on the practice facilities or asking the club whether juniors can play a shortened loop, since a full 18 is a long walk for a beginner.
Before you book
3 of these 3 venues have a junior program, clinic or junior membership pathway recorded in our directory: Point Walter Golf Course, Royal Perth Golf Club, Wembley Golf Course. Those are the ones most likely to have coaching, junior competition or a structured pathway rather than only green-fee access.
All the venues listed here are recorded as public access, so a parent can normally book without a member connection. Tee-time availability still varies, especially on weekend mornings.
Two questions are worth asking on the phone that club websites rarely answer clearly: whether juniors pay a discounted green fee when playing with a paying adult, and whether the club hires out junior clubs. Both make a first visit considerably cheaper, and both are common even at clubs that don't advertise them.