Nicholson Road
Nicholson Road is a major north–south road in the southeastern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia, connecting Albany Highway in Cannington with the large residential areas of Thornlie and Canning Vale, before leaving the Perth urban area and terminating in Oakford.
Nicholson Road is allocated State Route 31.
History
Nicholson Road is named after William Nicholson, who established a 1,000 acre property named "Canning Vale" in the late 19th century, a name subsequently applied to the surrounding area.Until the construction of Kwinana Freeway to Thomas Road in 1993, Nicholson Road was one of southern Perth's most important routes.
Nicholson Road formerly crossed the Kwinana freight railway at a level crossing. Construction of a six-lane road bridge over the rail line to replace the crossing began in May 2017 and was completed in March 2018.
In late 2020, construction of Nicholson Road railway station at the road bridge began as part of the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line project by Metronet. The station opened on 8 June 2025 and provides services south to Cockburn Central and north via Thornlie to Perth