Western Australia location profile
Perth WA 6000
Perth 6000 is the city’s CBD: a riverside hub of offices, hotels, apartments and cultural institutions. It blends high-rise living with dining, nightlife and big-event venues, appealing to professionals and students who want a walkable, transit-rich lifestyle.
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Why families consider Perth
Young, diverse and highly mobile population of professionals, students and service workers in high-density apartments; lively weekdays with commuters, and evenings/weekends driven by hospitality, arts and events along Elizabeth Quay and the city malls.
Amenities & services
- Retail: Forrest Chase/Myer, Raine Square, enex, Hay & Murray Street Malls
- Medical: Royal Perth Hospital (nearby East Perth), CBD GP/medical centres, pharmacies
- Dining/entertainment: Brookfield Place, Yagan Square eateries, Elizabeth Quay restaurants and bars
- City of Perth Library – 573 Hay St, Perth
- State Library of Western Australia – 25 Francis St, Perth Cultural Centre (adjacent)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Perth Station/Perth Underground (all lines), Elizabeth Quay Station, McIver Station
- Buses: Free CAT services (Red, Blue, Purple) and extensive Transperth routes; CBD free transit zone
- Roads: Mitchell Fwy, Kwinana Fwy, Graham Farmer Fwy, Riverside Dr, St Georges Tce, Wellington St
Lifestyle & recreation
- Elizabeth Quay waterfront & events
- RAC Arena, His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth Concert Hall
- Art Gallery of WA and State Theatre Centre (nearby cultural precinct)
- Supreme Court Gardens
- Stirling Gardens
- Elizabeth Quay promenades and inlet
- Weld Square
- Langley Park
Education context
Limited within the CBD but available; oriented to city workers with extended hours. Places can be competitive; additional options in nearby East Perth, West Perth and Northbridge.
- University of Western Australia – Crawley campus (direct frequent buses from CBD)
- Curtin University – Bentley campus (bus or train to Cannington + bus)
- Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley campus (bus via Beaufort/Alexander Dr corridors)
- ECU City campus – Yagan Square precinct (CBD)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch campus (Mandurah Line to Murdoch Station + bus)