DALKEITH
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THE AREA
There are few suburbs in Perth as fancy as Dalkeith. You only need to stroll among the leafy streets lined with mega-mansions to gauge where much of Perth’s wealthiest have chosen to live.
In fact, one of Perth’s most expensive houses sold for $27.5 million in August 2020. Once owned by high-profile businessman Alan Bond and designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Summerhayes, the 6406sqm estate was once deemed a debaucherous playground during the flamboyant ‘80s.
Falling under the affluent City of Nedlands, nowadays Dalkeith has a more refined air about it, catering to well-to-do families, professionals and retirees attracted to this stately enclave spanning several enviable kilometres along the breathtaking Swan River.
Lifestyle
Situated just six kilometres from the heart of Perth’s CBD, the fortunate 4,000+ residents of Dalkeith are perfectly placed for Perth’s most elite schools, including Christ Church Grammar School, Methodist Ladies’ College, Scotch College, Shenton College and St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls. During the school rush, Stirling Highway and many surrounding streets become lined with luxury vehicles tasked with the school-run in an obscene display of how the other half lives.
Obviously, not many Dalkeith residents need to rely on public transport, but bus routes are dotted throughout the neighbourhood, ferrying university students to the nearby University of Western Australia dutifully keeping the family tradition going. The Claremont Train Station is a couple of kilometres away and conveniently located opposite the Claremont Quarter teeming with high-end boutiques and restaurants.
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Situated just six kilometres from the heart of Perth’s CBD, the fortunate 4,000+ residents of Dalkeith are perfectly placed for Perth’s most elite schools, including Christ Church Grammar School, Methodist Ladies’ College, Scotch College, Shenton College and St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls. During the school rush, Stirling Highway and many surrounding streets become lined with luxury vehicles tasked with the school-run in an obscene display of how the other half lives.
Obviously, not many Dalkeith residents need to rely on public transport, but bus routes are dotted throughout the neighbourhood, ferrying university students to the nearby University of Western Australia dutifully keeping the family tradition going. The Claremont Train Station is a couple of kilometres away and conveniently located opposite the Claremont Quarter teeming with high-end boutiques and restaurants.
Dalkeith offers a plethora of sporting activities, the settings of which have surely been the makings of many a lucrative business deal. Tennis, football, bowling, croquet and yachting are the most favoured pastimes when the well-heeled aren’t traversing the walking trails with jaw-dropping river views and lookouts.
Neighbours
With a median property price of over three million dollars, Dalkeith is a mecca for the elite. Behind their gated mansions lie the homes of those born into money and those who have earned it, such as high-end plastic surgeons, doctors, lawyers, architects and highly successful entrepreneurs; and undoubtedly, their live-in staff managing and maintaining these colossal homes.
Neighbours
With a median property price of over three million dollars, Dalkeith is a mecca for the elite. Behind their gated mansions lie the homes of those born into money and those who have earned it, such as high-end plastic surgeons, doctors, lawyers, architects and highly successful entrepreneurs; and undoubtedly, their live-in staff managing and maintaining these colossal homes.
Area features
POINT RESOLUTION RESERVE
Spanning across 8.45 hectares of prime riverfront real estate, Point Resolution Reserve is not only a lovely spot for a picnic but also has historical significance. This was one of the state’s earliest reserves quarried by convict labour, with the extracted limestone still featuring in some of the surrounding homes. Nowadays, it buzzes with birdlife and wildflowers and a peaceful beach overlooking Point Walter.
MASONS GARDENS
This pretty park features a playground and an art trail with sculptures with a tool and instrumental theme, including a giant recorder, which blissfully remains silent. The fenced pond with resident turtles is a massive hit with kids, and since this neighbourhood park is located in the heart of Dalkeith, it’s easily accessible by all.
BEATON PARK
Situated along the foreshore, Beaton Park is a kids’ paradise with the Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space featuring a sensory walkway, flying fox, play equipment, community garden, exercise equipment and wheelchair access. A delight for kids of all ages, including the big ones.
PEERTH FLYING SQUADRON YACHT CLUB
Founded in 1897, the Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club caters to competitive yachting, power boating and water sports. Offering year-round events, many join for the social aspect as much as the sailing opportunities. Situated on Birdwood Parade Reserve, the function centre is popular for special occasions, including weddings thanks to its riverside location.
