NORTH PERTH
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THE AREA
Falling under the dynamic City of Vincent, as the name suggests, North Perth is situated three kilometres north of Perth’s CBD.
Culturally diverse and with origins reigning from Europe and Asia, North Perth’s ethnic population brought over a century of heritage contributing to this colourful community. Thanks to its convenient location and village feel, this highly desirable suburb is a magnet for families, urbanites and those who can’t get enough of the early 1900s Federation architecture and active café scene.
This thriving neighbourhood centres around Scarborough Beach Road and Fitzgerald and Angove streets, with excellent connections into the city via these arterial roads and bus routes, as well as the Mitchell Freeway.
Lifestyle
With much of North Perth’s activity focused around Fitzgerald and Angove streets, known for their funky eateries and eclectic shops, the atmosphere is lively most days of the week. The coffee flows as freely as the food on offer ranging from Jewish, Italian and modern Australian cuisine. Any self-respecting fashionista will have at least browsed in the boutiques showcasing local designers. There’s no doubt the chic homewares on offer will eventually make their way into the surrounding homes.
Venture down the leafy side-streets for a bit of real estate envy compliments of the modern and architecturally designed masterpieces interspersed between the elegant character homes, often with many a local perched on their front porches ready for a chat.
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With much of North Perth’s activity focused around Fitzgerald and Angove streets, known for their funky eateries and eclectic shops, the atmosphere is lively most days of the week. The coffee flows as freely as the food on offer ranging from Jewish, Italian and modern Australian cuisine. Any self-respecting fashionista will have at least browsed in the boutiques showcasing local designers. There’s no doubt the chic homewares on offer will eventually make their way into the surrounding homes.
Venture down the leafy side-streets for a bit of real estate envy compliments of the modern and architecturally designed masterpieces interspersed between the elegant character homes, often with many a local perched on their front porches ready for a chat.
You can download a self-guided historical walk from www.northperthlocal.org/walk covering 16 sites across Angove, Albert, View and Fitzgerald streets.
Or take a wander yourself where it’ll be hard to miss the Stone House at 116 Angove Street, built in 1920 by stonemason John Roberts. At 81 Angove Street, the North Perth Police Station built in 1908, which features a distinctive blood and bandage design of horizontal striping formed by brickwork and white painted render, is a prime example of the booming goldfields era. The heritage-listed North Perth Town Hall at 24-26 View Street was designed in 1902 by local architect HJ Prockter and known initially as Lesser Hall, it was later extended, and has been used for community events, activities and private functions ever since.
Anyone who grew up in Perth will recall visits to the Browne’s Dairy Factory initially operating on Charles Street, which relocated to Balcatta. Especially those students who attended the North Perth Primary School, built in 1899, and at one point was the largest school in the state and is still considered an inspiring place of education.
Neighbours
Home to over 8,000 residents, this inner-city suburb appeals to their appreciation of fine food, eclectic shops, leafy parks and distinct architecture within a village feel. Many of the properties exist on compact blocks, and as a result, this neighbourhood appeals to small families, professionals and the long-standing ethnic community, who quite rightly remain steadfast with the savvy investments they made in the 1950s.
Neighbours
Home to over 8,000 residents, this inner-city suburb appeals to their appreciation of fine food, eclectic shops, leafy parks and distinct architecture within a village feel. Many of the properties exist on compact blocks, and as a result, this neighbourhood appeals to small families, professionals and the long-standing ethnic community, who quite rightly remain steadfast with the savvy investments they made in the 1950s.
Area features
BEATTY PARK LEISURE CENTRE
Named after WWI war hero Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty, the aquatic centre was built in 1962 and it was the first of its kind in WA. It played a prominent role in developing swimming and aquatic education with its eight-lane Olympic pool, diving pool and seating for 5,500 people. The Commonwealth Games were held here in 1962 and it’s still one of Perth’s premier aquatic centres, an excellent place to learn how to swim and it houses a popular fitness centre.
ANGOVE STREET
With the Rosemount Hotel punctuating the corner of Angove and Fitzgerald streets, this live music venue and pub was originally built in 1902 in the Federation style and later received an Art Deco facelift in 1937. This iconic hotel epitomises North Perth and the many enticing eateries and shops along Angove Street including the Old Laundry Bar, Chilli Orange, Re-Run Consignment and Future Shelter gallery and store.
MULTICULTURAL GARDENS
Situated next to the North Perth Town Hall, is an enclosed and lush garden featuring a playground, park and plenty of shade to chill. Available for hire, the Multicultural Gardens are a popular spot for photos and gatherings, especially when the celebrations spill out from the hall.
SMITHS LAKE RESERVE
Fringed with vegetation entirely from local flora, this gorgeous park provides a habitat for frogs and a nesting site for birds. There’s a viewing platform over the lake, and it is the perfect spot for bird watching, picnics and photography.
