Optus Stadium

1,723 votes

Riverside and state-of-the-art, Optus Stadium packs AFL, cricket, concerts and community events into a 60,000-seat showpiece. Locals stroll across Matagarup Bridge or hop a quick train, turning world-class sport and entertainment into an easy mid-week outing or electrifying weekend ritual.

2

Swan River

1,537 votes

Snaking alongside Belmont and Vic Park, the Swan River grants leafy cycleways, fishing jetties and barbecue lawns within sight of the CBD skyline. Sunrise jogs and twilight picnics bookend the day, while weekend paddlers launch kayaks only metres from high-rise apartments.

3

Perth Airport

1,216 votes

Frequent flyers value being ten minutes from international check-in. Perth Airport’s growing terminal precinct brings cafés, car-share bays and new METRONET links, cutting transfer stress for FIFO workers and holidaymakers alike while still keeping aircraft noise largely south of the residential belt.

4

Belmont Forum

1,092 votes

Anchored by major supermarkets, cinemas and fresh-food halls, Belmont Forum is the neighbourhood’s retail heart. School runs fold into grocery dashes and coffee catch-ups, while late-trading pharmacies and medical suites add everyday convenience within a five-minute drive of most local streets.

5

Crown Casino

627 votes

Crown’s glittering riverside resort fuses gaming floors with fine-dining chefs, rooftop pools and headline theatre shows. Residents slip in for after-work degustations or Sunday spa sessions, enjoying five-star indulgence without the taxi fare of an out-of-town getaway.

6

Vic Park Café Strip

376 votes

Stretching along Albany Highway, the Vic Park café strip plates up global eats—Korean BBQ, Italian trattorias, craft-beer bars—beside vintage stores and street art. Footpaths hum from breakfast till late, letting locals trade kitchen duty for an easy stroll to dinner.

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Belmont Forum Shopping Centre

372 votes

Recent upgrades added airy dining terraces, kids’ play zones and electric-vehicle chargers to this popular centre. Click-and-collect bays shorten errands, while adjacent bus hubs whisk shoppers to the CBD in 15 minutes—proof that suburban retail can still feel city-smart.

8

Ascot Racecourse

217 votes

Perth’s “grand old lady” of thoroughbred racing lines the river with heritage grandstands, lawn marquees and spring-carnival glamour. Even non-punters flock for trackside brunches and family fun days, enjoying live music and kids’ pony rides only seven kilometres from the CBD.

9

Tomato Lake

212 votes

Boardwalks thread through wetland reeds alive with black swans and turtles, while a 1.6-kilometre loop trail tempts joggers and pram walks. Shaded picnic shelters, a ninja-style playground and basketball half-court turn Tomato Lake into a compact outdoor escape for nearby apartments.

10

Burswood Train Station

154 votes

Just two stops to Perth Station and one to Optus Stadium, Burswood Station keeps car keys parked. Frequent weekend services handle game-day crowds, while daily commuters enjoy a sheltered plaza and bike racks that slash travel time and parking costs.

11

Archer Street Dining Strip

119 votes

South of the main café strip, Archer Street’s small-bar cluster delivers relaxed burgers, craft beer and late-night live music. Locals wander down side streets for a neighbourhood pint, avoiding rideshares and keeping the night comfortably hyper-local.

12

Redcliffe Train Station

118 votes

Part of the Airport Line, Redcliffe Station puts terminals and CBD both within a single hop. Secure bike cages, kiss-and-ride bays and frequent feeder buses make multi-modal commutes simple, adding choice for residents priced out of inner-city postcodes.

13

Cracknell Park

99 votes

Riverfront lawns, a modern playground and free exercise stations define this quiet park beneath plane trees. Dog walkers loop the foreshore path, anglers cast lines at dusk and families fire up barbecues while watching city lights shimmer across the water.

14

Peet Park

92 votes

Home to soccer clubs, cricket nets and community festivals, Peet Park’s floodlit ovals extend recreation into the evening. Nearby cafés fuel Saturday sport, while new change rooms and shaded play areas keep both athletes and parents comfortable year-round.

15

Orrong Road Industrial Hub

92 votes

Warehousing, trade showrooms and artisan roasters cluster along Orrong Road, offering local jobs and same-day retail pickups. Easy Tonkin Highway access lures logistics firms, meaning many residents enjoy a short commute or flexible shift work near home.

16

East Vic Park Eat-Street

91 votes

Running parallel to the main strip, this pocket of dessert bars, tapas joints and craft-beer cellars gives East Vic Park after-dark energy. Fairy-lit trees and street murals create an Instagram-friendly vibe, perfect for date nights without a city commute.

17

Perth Stadium

85 votes

Also known as Optus Stadium, this sporting colossus hosts blockbuster fixtures and pop-royalty tours under a halo-lit roof. Families arrive via free public transport, while rooftop walks and zip-lines turn the venue into an adventure park even on non-event days.

18

Centenary Park

84 votes

Neighbourhood ovals, shaded play equipment and a community centre make Centenary Park the social core of Belmont. Weekend markets and dog-training classes share the green, while a kilometre-long path circuit encourages lunchtime laps for nearby office workers.

19

Raphael Park

80 votes

This intimate lakeside reserve offers duck-feeding decks, jacaranda shade and a petite off-lead dog zone. Its calm ambience and proximity to leafy heritage streets make it a favourite for quiet picnics and yoga sessions at dawn.

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Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre

72 votes

Indoor-outdoor pools, sauna, gym and group-fitness studios sit beside splash-pad fun for kids. Learn-to-swim classes mix with midday lap sessions, ensuring year-round exercise and community events just a short cycle from most Belmont households.

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