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A merchants' enclave
The suburb was formerly an exclusive enclave, home to wealthy merchants and politicians. It now sits within the inner mixed zone, and office blocks have displaced residential buildings. Colin Street, Ord Street and Outram Street hold offices and high density residential buildings in significant proportion.
“The suburb was formerly an exclusive enclave, home to wealthy merchants and politicians.”
West Perth
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Hay Street and the office population
Hay Street is the suburb's main commercial zone, and most of its retail outlets are there, focused on serving the office population. Compared with the central business district, miners, consultants and medical specialists appear in relatively high proportion in the suburb, with medical specialists especially prominent.
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The markets site
The Perth Metropolitan Markets stood on the eastern edge of the suburb from 1929 until 1989, when the markets moved to Canning Vale. The eastern edge, nearer the central business district, holds a brand outlet complex called Watertown and the City West complex.
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Living in West Perth
West Perth lies within the City of Perth and the City of Vincent. Offices and high density housing share Colin Street, Ord Street and Outram Street, while most shops are on Hay Street. Nearer the central business district, the eastern edge holds a brand outlet complex called Watertown and the City West complex.
Timeline
- 1929
- The Perth Metropolitan Markets stand on the eastern edge of the suburb.
- 1989
- The markets move from the suburb to Canning Vale.
Questions
What is the postcode for West Perth?
The postcode is 6005. The suburb's council areas are the City of Perth and the City of Vincent.
How many people live in West Perth?
West Perth had 6,102 residents in 2021, with a median age of 35.
What is the history of West Perth?
It was once an exclusive enclave where wealthy merchants and politicians lived, and office blocks have since displaced residential buildings. The Perth Metropolitan Markets stood on its eastern edge from 1929 until 1989, when they moved to Canning Vale.
What is living in West Perth like?
Hay Street is the main commercial zone, with most retail outlets serving the office population. Compared with the central business district, miners, consultants and medical specialists appear in relatively high proportion in the suburb, with medical specialists especially prominent.