SOUTH PERTH
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THE AREA
With the big city lights well within your sights, South Perth offers the ultimate skyline and river views. Offering a mix of swanky apartments and stately homes, those who have invested wisely in this affluent area have either afforded those views or have at least ensured those city and river vibes are well within reach.
Home to the Perth Zoo, South Perth Foreshore, the historic Old Mill, prestigious schools and an endless range of cafes, restaurants and bars, it’s easy to understand why South Perth has been a drawcard to expatriates and locals long before Perth earned its cosmopolitan status.
Lifestyle
With only the Swan River between the residents and Perth’s CBD, the river plays a big part in South Perth’s identity. Most days of the week you’ll notice people walking, jogging or cycling along the South Perth foreshore, with many following the bridge-to-bridge circuit along the Causeway and Narrows Bridge via the city. The river is often dotted with stand-up paddleboarders, catamarans and waterbikes breezing past the South Perth and city foreshores. For those short on time or stamina, there is a ferry leaving the Mends Street Jetty delivering residents to the Barrack Street Jetty and into Perth’s CBD.
South Perth is also known for its architecture and history buffs can delve into the past thanks to the South Perth Historical Society. The leafy streets are lined with grand public and private buildings ranging from the mid-1800s through to the Victorian and Art Deco eras, including the grand Windsor Hotel, Cygnet Theatre, the Old Mill Theatre and the Royal Perth Golf Club.
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With only the Swan River between the residents and Perth’s CBD, the river plays a big part in South Perth’s identity. Most days of the week you’ll notice people walking, jogging or cycling along the South Perth foreshore, with many following the bridge-to-bridge circuit along the Causeway and Narrows Bridge via the city. The river is often dotted with stand-up paddleboarders, catamarans and waterbikes breezing past the South Perth and city foreshores. For those short on time or stamina, there is a ferry leaving the Mends Street Jetty delivering residents to the Barrack Street Jetty and into Perth’s CBD.
South Perth is also known for its architecture and history buffs can delve into the past thanks to the South Perth Historical Society. The leafy streets are lined with grand public and private buildings ranging from the mid-1800s through to the Victorian and Art Deco eras, including the grand Windsor Hotel, Cygnet Theatre, the Old Mill Theatre and the Royal Perth Golf Club.
With a rich café culture, South Perth offers a thriving social life ranging from brunch, counter meals, fine dining and the simple act of catching up for coffee and a stroll along the South Perth Foreshore.
Neighbours
South Perth’s beautiful homes, rich café culture, riverside location and prestigious schools quite rightly attract the wealthy. Given its links to the city via ferry and the Kwinana Freeway reaching extensively north and south, South Perth is highly desirable for its transportation links almost as much as its river access. Many well-to-do families move here for the range of nearby schools including the esteemed Aquinas College, Wesley College, Penrhos College and Trinity College, as well as the nearby Curtin University.
Neighbours
South Perth’s beautiful homes, rich café culture, riverside location and prestigious schools quite rightly attract the wealthy. Given its links to the city via ferry and the Kwinana Freeway reaching extensively north and south, South Perth is highly desirable for its transportation links almost as much as its river access. Many well-to-do families move here for the range of nearby schools including the esteemed Aquinas College, Wesley College, Penrhos College and Trinity College, as well as the nearby Curtin University.
Area features
SOUTH PERTH FORESHORE
Spanning across four kilometres of prime real estate, the South Perth Foreshore encompasses the Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth Esplanade Reserve, Mill Point Reserve and Clydesdale Reserve. Offering a range of activities and wide-open spaces with the city skyline as an iconic backdrop, there are several spots to get your feet wet with direct beach access available at Coode Street, Mends Street and Mill Point. There are plenty of places to enjoy Perth’s enviable year-round mild climate at the Scented Gardens at the western end of Sir James Mitchell Perth and the lakes area near Douglas Avenue and Hurlingham Road.
CAFÉ CULTURE
South Perth exudes an air of European charm enhanced by its cosmopolitan culture offered by several café strips. The tree-lined Mends Street is lined with cafes, patisseries and boutiques leading down to the South Perth Foreshore and the Swan River. This is where you’ll find the Mends Street Jetty, where you can catch a ferry into the city, and the Mindeerup Piazza filled with public art and a jovial buzz. Angelo Street also offers a range of boutiques, gift shops and cutting-edge eateries. In nearby Como, Preston Street is home to the Art Deco Cygnet Cinema, built in 1938 don’t miss the mural of Alfred Hitchcock at the rear of the building, or the many cafes along this busy strip.
INNER CITY ATTRACTIONS
Built in 1835, the Old Mill is one of Perth’s most iconic landmarks and during its heyday it produced over 600kg of flour daily. Since ceasing production in 1859, it has run as a hotel, residence, wine saloon and poultry farm. Guided tours run regularly, delving visitors into WA’s pioneering past.
PERTH ZOO
Established in 1898, the lush grounds at the Perth Zoo are almost as impressive as its vast array of animals, interactive experiences, education sessions, tours, trails and events. You’ll need more than a day to explore everything on offer and some of the highlights include the African Savannah, Primate Trail, Nocturnal House, Asian Rainforest, Reptile Encounter and Australian Bushwalk. The little ones will love a twirl on the nostalgic carousel.
