Bound by Southern River Road and Wungong Brook in the north, Tonkin Highway in the east, Ranford Road in the south and Warton Road in the west, Southern River has plenty to offer its residents. One of the highlights of the suburb is Sutherlands Park, a large sporting complex that provides a focus for cricket and football for Southern River, Thornlie and Gosnells. Other notable parks and reserves include Castlewood Parkway and Sanctuary Waters, both of which are built around a lake. Local schools in the area include Bletchley Park Primary School, Southern River College and Thornlie Christian College.