South Perth, WA 6151

It's a pretentious suburb with Angelo Street, a mix of boutique style stores catering to people who are willing to pay more than the 'outer' suburbs. It has good links to the city via the ferry and freeway but the new high-rises around Mends Street are causing a nightmare for traffic.

The foreshore has been done up quietly nicely. The area around Angelo Street has a number of older California style homes which are lovely and lush old established gardens but quite a few have been torn down to make way for newer dwellings which look like a stock standard house with a pool. I guess it's taste - if you like the older vs. the new type building, but really not my vibe. The mix is people who lived here before it was booming, so retired types or new money young professionals who don't know who their neighbours are because they are so busy.

Due to Wesley college and the two primary schools on Forrest Street, it attracts a lot of younger families for the access to these schools.

A number of the older trees are being taken out because of the wide-spread PSHB in the area.

It is also situated on the flight path for the cross runway at Perth so can get extremely noisey at times with low flying aircraft on finals.

It's nice, but it is loosing the neighbourly charm and larger blocks in favour of high density living. There are obvious perks though such as proximity to the river for morning walks and that view of the city across from the south Perth foreshore.

One of the great advantages of a long established suburb is the number of substantial trees and the parklands.
South Perth is blessed with both. Take James Mitchell Park with it's spectacular views across the Swan River to the City.Also the Royal Perth Golf Club being so close to the CBD.
Parents ,with children ,come here due to the popularity of the schooling. Wesley College, South Perth Primary, St Columbus College are all well regarded together with many more in Como.

South Perth is an amazing Suburb with a beautiful array of nature.

What's not to love about South Perth! Looking North across the Swan River, The City offers a stunning backdrop from South Perth. Home of Perth Zoo, South Perth has amazing energy, whether you are strolling around the river, taking a ferry across to the City, Cycling around the river, picnicking in the park or grabbing a coffee from one of the many cafe's in both Mends St and Angelo St. There are also good public transport connections, Bus and Ferry. A great suburb to live and work in which I can attest to ...

Sue Rowles I Peard Real Estate I 0403 531 585 I South Perth

The council is doing a fabulous job of revamping local parks and areas. South Perth was showing signs of age many years a go but now we have re-energised the suburb with a good mix of young families and older people. The cafes are some of the best and we have a great selection of schools.

Ashleigh Goodchild DIRECTOR SOCO REALTY 0416 352 679 - [email protected]

Very charming views

Not a nice suburb. Its clean and has public transport. That's about all.

No families, no shops, no nightlife, no anything. Most the buildings are per 1980 and are in need of repair badly.

My advice.

AVOID

Streets are showing their age. The council does minimal maintenance, mows the grass once a month that's about it.

It used to be good 20-30 years ago but now its gone down hill and still is. I think because they blocked any new development that would cause their property values to fall. The RE Agents have a stranglehold and they know it.

Have lived in South Perth for maybe about 5 or 6 years now, and it is an ideal location to for parents, young couples and the elderly. Situated along the southern side of the Swan River, South Perth is well equipped with dining of almost every cuisine imaginable, and impressive schooling and education. There is also tremendously easy access to public transport, as well as close and accessible to the CBD, either by car, or by train (via Canning Bridge)

Another Preference & A Great Suburb with all Facilities & Amenities with Major Shopping Centres Nearby such as Garden City & Carousel & also has good Cafe Strips on Mends Street & in Karawara. Located where Perth's Zoo, Wesley & Penhros Secondary Schools are, near the Como Hotel, Where the Ferry Heads to from Barrack Street Jetty & the Foreshore.

I've lived in South Perth since 1982 growing up in my parent's house. Living on one of this great suburb's quiet streets it offers a life less vibrant than areas such as Subiaco but yet you are near everything you need. Sure it is quiet but that why we like it. Also, there is no snob factor, there is an abundance of beautiful character homes and a mix of cheaper or more expensive homes suit to many tastes. I walk my dog most nights with no problem, never been broken into...I don't anyone who has but I accept it does happen. Having a business in the area I can also confirm that most people in the area are working class, friendly and most seem happy to help you or just talk. With some lovely parks, natural features such as the foreshore and you can even launch a boat on the Swan River and go to Rottnest Island. Most people who move here do stay.

Bill McKenzie - SOCO Realty - [email protected] - 0412 800 661