The road plays a backdrop to the rural suburb of Oakford, an outer suburb of Perth, within the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The suburb was named in 1982, taking its name from a townsite briefly declared in the area in 1926.
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is set against the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp.
Forested hills and wetlands are complemented by areas of pristine wilderness with an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife. This unique landscape delivers an enviable rural setting in close proximity to a major metropolitan area.