Swan River

922 votes

Wrapping around the peninsula, the Swan River supplies everyday magic: dawn paddles beneath city towers, flat-water cycling loops, picnic lawns and dazzling sunset reflections. Living here means waterfront jogging tracks and ferry commutes replace traffic snarls, with cafés steps from lapping water and black-swan sightings.

2

Curtin University

652 votes

Western Australia’s largest university anchors the precinct with world-ranked engineering, health sciences and a vibrant tech-start-up hub. A new bus interchange and dedicated cycle paths deliver swift CBD access, while campus food trucks, art shows and footy ovals inject youthful energy into neighbouring streets.

3

Wesley College

498 votes

Founded in 1923, this independent boys’ school combines heritage cloisters with state-of-the-art STEM labs and riverside rowing sheds. Academic excellence sits alongside GPS sporting rivalries and community service programs, making homes inside the catchment a magnet for families chasing top-tier private education.

4

Angelo Street

395 votes

Angelo Street packs artisan bakeries, brunch cafés, yoga studios and an IGA deli into a leaf-canopied village strip. Locals swap car keys for flip-flops, grabbing almond croissants after school drop-off or strolling to wine bars that hum through balmy Perth evenings.

5

Mends Street

357 votes

Book-ended by the South Perth ferry jetty and towering plane trees, Mends Street blends gelato parlours, riverside pubs and designer boutiques. Commuters glide across to Elizabeth Quay in minutes, while weekend crowds linger over long lunches watching dolphins arc past foreshore lawns.

6

Penrhos College

326 votes

This leading girls’ school delivers IB programs, rowing on the Canning River and modern creative-arts studios. Boarding houses foster country friendships, and pastoral care wins accolades, making Penrhos a drawcard for parents who want academic rigour wrapped in holistic wellbeing.

7

Preston Street

294 votes

Como’s Preston Street precinct partners a 1930s art-deco cinema with sushi trains, gourmet grocers and rooftop cocktail bars. Evening breezes roll off the river, alfresco tables spill onto wide verges, and locals relish date nights reached on foot rather than ride-share.

8

Royal Perth Golf Club

279 votes

Founded in 1895, this private club’s manicured fairways sit a pitching-wedge from the CBD. Tree-lined greens, tennis courts and a stately clubhouse offer mid-week tee times before work, twilight nine-hole comps and Sunday roast carveries overlooking the city skyline.

9

South Perth Foreshore

226 votes

Crowned by uninterrupted city panoramas, the foreshore features cycling promenades, sandy coves, playgrounds and picnic-ready pergolas. Annual fireworks and outdoor cinemas light up balmy nights, while weekday joggers pound the flat five-kilometre loop before grabbing espresso at pop-up riverside carts.

10

Aquinas College

209 votes

Occupying 63 hectares of bush and river frontage, Aquinas offers Catholic boys’ education with elite rowing, rugby and music programs. Spacious boarding facilities attract regional families, and extensive co-curricular choices cultivate leadership, making nearby streets prized for convenient school runs.

11

Kings Park

207 votes

One of the world’s largest inner-city parks, Kings Park crowns Mount Eliza with botanic gardens, tree-top walks and sweeping Swan River views. Five minutes by car, it provides bushland trails for weekend hikes, wildflower festivals each spring and family picnics under giant gums.

12

Sir James Mitchell Park

180 votes

Stretching along the riverfront, this expansive park hosts fun-runs, kite festivals and weekly boot-camps. Grassy banks, barbecues and a dog-exercise beach make it a community lounge room, while cycle paths connect effortlessly to the Narrows Bridge and Perth’s CBD beyond.

13

Optus Stadium

176 votes

Just across the Causeway, Optus Stadium stages AFL blockbusters, international cricket and chart-topping concerts. Residents swap parking queues for ferry rides or free event buses, soaking up big-game buzz then retreating home in under fifteen easy, traffic-free minutes.

14

Como Secondary College

174 votes

Public-school choice soars here thanks to specialist hockey and golf academies plus celebrated music and STEM streams. Refurbished science labs, ample playing fields and strong university pathways keep enrolments rising and give families a quality co-ed option close to home.

15

South Perth Primary School

158 votes

Established in 1898, this community-minded primary blends heritage red-brick charm with modern learning studios and leafy play spaces. Walk-to-school mornings and active P&C events foster village vibes, while excellent NAPLAN scores reassure parents seeking strong early-years foundations.

16

Perth Airport

155 votes

Domestic and international terminals sit fifteen minutes away via the newly upgraded Kwinana Freeway interchange, turning FIFO swings and tropical getaways into streamlined departures. METRONET’s Airport Line trims commutes further, and late-night flights land without crossing city traffic first.

17

Como Beach

141 votes

Protected river shallows create a family-friendly stretch perfect for paddle-boarding, sandcastle sessions and sunset dog walks. A rebuilt jetty, shaded picnic tables and food-truck evenings amplify the coastal atmosphere despite being kilometres inland from the Indian Ocean surf breaks.

18

Waterford Plaza

126 votes

Neighbouring Curtin University, this plaza supplies groceries, global eats, a gym and 24-hour chemist under one roof. Students, young professionals and families mingle over bubble tea and hawker-style noodles, enjoying ample parking and frequent buses straight to the CBD.

19

Canning Bridge Train Station

124 votes

Perth’s Mandurah Line meets bus interchanges here, giving South Perth residents rail trips of under eight minutes to Elizabeth Quay and direct buses to Curtin. Planned precinct redevelopment promises river-view apartments, cafés and new pedestrian promenades around the station hub.

20

Elizabeth Quay

119 votes

Across the water by ferry or a short drive, Elizabeth Quay delivers waterfront promenades, public art, cocktail rooftops and weekend markets. Families ride the carousel, office workers gather for after-five sundowners, and skyline vistas remind locals just how close city life really is.

Area Hotlist — South Perth WA