Western Australia location profile
Subiaco WA 6008
Subiaco is an inner-west Perth suburb known for its heritage streetscapes, lively cafe and retail strip along Rokeby Road, and strong arts and dining scene. It offers excellent public transport, medical facilities, and walkability, appealing to professionals and downsizers.
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Why families consider Subiaco
Affluent, urban and walkable with a mix of heritage cottages, townhouses and modern apartments; popular with professionals, medical staff and students due to proximity to hospitals and UWA; vibrant day–night economy and strong arts culture.
Amenities & services
- Rokeby Road shopping and dining strip
- Subiaco Square/Centro retail around the station
- Crossways Shopping Centre
- St John of God Subiaco Hospital
- King Edward Memorial Hospital
- Restaurants, cafes and bars along Rokeby Rd and Hay St
- Subiaco Library — 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco
Transport & connectivity
- Subiaco Station (Fremantle Line)
- Frequent Transperth buses to Perth CBD, UWA and QEII via Hay St, Rokeby Rd and Thomas St
- Major roads: Hay St/Roberts Rd, Rokeby Rd, Thomas St, Bagot Rd, Salvado Rd, Railway Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Regal Theatre
- Subiaco Arts Centre
- Lords Recreation Centre
- Subiaco Oval precinct/community ovals
- Subiaco Farmers Market (Saturdays)
- Mueller Park
- Market Square
- Rankin Gardens
- Subiaco Common
- Kings Park and Botanic Garden (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in and around Subiaco; moderate to high demand with waitlists common for under-2s; OSHC available via local schools.
- The University of Western Australia — Crawley campus (~3–4km SW)
- Curtin University — Bentley campus (bus/train connections)
- Edith Cowan University — Mount Lawley campus (bus connections)
- University of Notre Dame Australia — Fremantle campus (via Fremantle Line)