A blend of corporate office blocks and residential housing, West Perth is the epitome of Perth’s urban lifestyle scene. This inner city suburb is anchored by streets like Hay, Colin, Ord and Outram, where luxury apartments stand alongside boutique media agencies. Thanks to its business lateral, West Perth is peppered with great cafes, upscale hotels and some of Perth’s most coveted fine dining restaurants.
For those that love to snag a bargain, the Watertown factory outlet complex sits on the eastern fringe of the suburb. Brimming with brand names, West Perth is a great place to stock up on everything from designer labels to high street favourites. It is also home to the City West complex, where the spherical Scitech Discovery Centre enchants visitors with its in-house planetarium.
Just 1-kilometre from the CBD, West Perth is easy to reach on foot. Alternatively, it has its own train station, as well as several bus stops, including the free City Cat service. From the city centre, Watertown is a short 20-minute walk or a free ride on the Cat Bus.
Formerly popular with wealthy merchants and politicians, West Perth has managed to retain its partisan roots. Parliament House still sits within its boundaries, and anchors the city’s governmental precinct.