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Steve L.
19 July 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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1 Discovery Way, Murdoch WA 6150
Deposits (RAD) $570,000 to $995,000
Daily payments (DAP) $131.65 to $229.80 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
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Rooms and prices
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Murdoch Gardens Care Community is located in a peaceful neighbourhood adjacent to Murdoch University with a retirement village next door. Our Care Community is just 20 minutes south of the Perth CBD and is a spacious and elegant home with flourishing gardens. We have a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and encourage residents to stay connected with the local community.
Residents and families
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Murdoch Gardens Care Community in the 2025 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $18 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Pleasant decor, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe
The organisation that runs this home reports cultural safety, inclusive policies and inclusive activities in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
1 Discovery Way, Murdoch WA 6150
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Murdoch Gardens Care Community to arrange a time.
Costs
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Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
That’s 3 hours 41 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Murdoch Gardens Care Community reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
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Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
1 Discovery Way, Murdoch WA 6150.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
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I cannot speak highly enough of the care my father received at Murdoch Gardens Care Community over the four years he lived there. From the very beginning, he was treated with dignity, kindness, and genuine respect. As his Alzheimer’s progressed, the staff consistently cared for him with patience, warmth, and an honesty that went well beyond professional obligation. The team, particularly in the Forrest ward, showed an extraordinary level of compassion. They cared for my father as if he were family and ensured his comfort, safety, and dignity during the most vulnerable stages of his life. Knowing he was surrounded by people who truly cared made an incredibly difficult situation more manageable for our family. If you are considering placing your loved one in a care home, I can say that my experience with Murdoch Gardens was a positive one. The care provided not only supported my father, it also gave me peace of mind during an otherwise heartbreaking journey. I will always be deeply grateful to the staff for the role they played in his final years.
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