The original village at Kwinana Beach was rezoned 'industrial', and scheduled for resumption and compulsory purchase as early as 1953 – apparently unbeknown to the residents.

[This quote needs a citation] There was no real public comment until 1968, following increased pollution, nuisance, and health problems from the growing industrial development just north of the village.

Residents responded that they didn't mind moving, so long as the compensation was fair, and enabled them to purchase a property of at least equal value – rather than leaving them in debt.

To the north of the Kwinana Beach area, enormous jetties jut out into the deep-water harbour of Cockburn Sound.

Kwinana Beach is home to the Perth Motorplex which incorporates an international standard drag racing strip, and a 520-metre (570 yd) dirt track speedway.