Shopping in the City

Shopping has never been more exciting in Perth. These days you can choose from everything from swanky designer stores on King Street, to new market stalls at the Perth Cultural Centre in Northbridge on weekends.

King Street is in the CBD and features early 20th century architecture, lending it a European feel. It is home to shops like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Co. , Gucci and Kookai, to name but a few of the stores. The new Northbridge markets offer everything from fruit and veg to jewellery and are open between 8.30am and 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Market lovers are also in for a treat at the Perth City Farm Organic Growers’ Market, in East Perth, from 8am to 12 on Saturdays. These markets offer everything from organic fruit and veg to olive oils, breads and beauty products.

The City of Perth has over 900 specialty shops, with plenty to tempt the adventurous shopper. Choices range from designer fashion to children's toys, gourmet cuisine and high tech goods.

The Central Business District is a compact shopper's paradise. Walking from the Perth Railway Station to St Georges Terrace, shoppers can devour the fashion and food offerings of the central city without even hitting the streets. A system of covered overpasses and colourful arcades protects pedestrians from the elements.

Originally created to help pedestrians transverse the wide city blocks, arcades including Carillon City, Piccadilly, Plaza, Trinity, Wesley and Paragon Arcades, together with the shopping areas of Raine Square and Forrest Chase, have each developed a distinctive character. London Court, with its Tudor facade and ornate clockfaces, continues to be a popular drawcard for visitors and locals alike.

There are two major department stores in the city precinct, Myer, bounded by Forrest Chase and the Murray Street Mall, and David Jones, between the Murray and Hay Street Malls. Each specialises in brand cosmetics and fashions.

For gemstone and souvenir shopping with a quaint old English flavour, London Court is a favourite. The Murray and Hay Street Malls, Forrest Chase and Perth's many arcades are also lined with souvenir, fine jewellery and fashion shops.

For those seeking designer goods at discount prices, head to Harbour Town on Wellington Street for a great assortment of goods from fashion, to homewares, shoes and sporting gear. 

As well as the most comprehensive range of shops, the city has the most convenient shopping hours in the metropolitan area with seven-day shopping all year round, excluding public holidays.