List of streets in Perth

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The suburbs of Perth and Northbridge were combined until 1982 when Northbridge was established as a separate suburb. [1]

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Streets starting with A or B

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Aberdeen Road PerthBy 1838 George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen The Aberdeen of Aberdeen Street was that Earl of Aberdeen who was Foreign Secretary in the Duke of Wellington's Cabinet when Western Australia was founded...His name first appeared in Aberdeen-road, East Perth, where it can be seen on the first street map of Perth issued in 1838; but a later survey by Roe of this part of the town wiped out that thoroughfare, and his name was transferred to the present Aberdeen-street running off Beaufort-street. [2]
Aberdeen Street, Perth Perth, Northbridge (Fitzgerald to William Street)August–September 1829 George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen Duke Street, Lamb Street, Short StreetThe Aberdeen of Aberdeen Street was that Earl of Aberdeen who was Foreign Secretary in the Duke of Wellington's Cabinet when Western Australia was founded. [2] OIC street sign perth Aberdeen St.jpg
Adelaide Terrace Perth, East Perth1830 Queen Adelaide Named after Queen Adelaide, "the ruling sovereign" at the time of Perth's founding. The wife of King William IV. [3] Adelaide Terrace high-up sign May 2013.jpg
Amy StreetPerthafter 1855
Antonas RoadNorthbridgeafter 1979
Aria LanePerth, Highgateafter 1855
Astone Lane Perth2006 Antonino Astone "During that time, being more significant, Mr Astone held the first license to transport passengers to and from the Fremantle Port. Mr Astone transported hundreds of migrants and brought them to settle within the Northbridge area. During the 1950s, Mr Astone made a significant contribution to the local community through his work as the owner of a taxi fleet, fruit and vegetable vendor, and a crockery business where he established a vast network of Northbridge restaurant clients. His crockery business continued for 26 years. My father was a well known figure within the Northbridge community, who resided at 135 Bulwer Street for over 40 years. The cohort of students from that time (Highgate Primary School) remember Mr Astone as the 'Man with the red truck'." [4]
Baker Avenue PerthHenry Baker - City BakerHenry Baker was a carrier...Mr Baker investigated in several properties. Hence, Baker Avenue remains alongside Birdwood Square between Bulwer Street and Brisbane Street. Soon, he was making bread in the more literal sense and for the next 60 years his horse-drawn baker's carts were making home deliveries of bread to the Highgate area, bearing the legend H. Baker, City Baker. [5]
Barclay StreetPerth1893Now Elder Street
Barrack Square Perth1905-1907Barrack StreetPart of the Barrack Street Jetty precinct, Bell Tower Precinct, and the present day Elizabeth Quay. "The so called “Barrack-street Square” is really a series of squares intersected by drives and footpaths." [6] Barrack sq wa gnangarra.jpg
Barrack Street Perth1829Barracks, 63rd regimentThe Barracks that gave Barrack-street its name were those first military Barracks which were built along the alignment of Barrack-street in 1829 for the soldiers of the 63rd regiment. [7] Looking down towards the Swan Bells on Barrack Street 1 - Perth.jpg
Bay StreetPerthBy 1838Now Erskine Link Bay Street ran down to a small bay near the Causeway, at the end of the town. [8]
Bazaar StreetPerthBy 1833Houses on the Bazaar and other streetsBazaar Terrace, now The Esplanade In the early days of the settlement this waterfront road between William Street and Mill Street was an important commercial focus with port facilities including several jetties adjoining. It is now approximately where Mounts Bay Road is today and set well back from the foreshore. It had a prominent limestone wall and promenade built using material quarried from Mount Eliza.[ citation needed ]
Beaufort Street PerthBy 1834 Henry Somerset or possibly Francis Beaufort Beaufort, of Beaufort-street, was that Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, K.C.B., who, in 1829, the year in which Western Australia was founded, went to the Admiralty as hydrographer (or chief map-maker) to the Royal Navy and remained there mapping the seas of the world and their hidden dangers for the succeeding 26 years. He was looked up to with veneration by Surveyor-General Roe who sent his name down to posterity not only in Beaufort-street and Francis-street nearby, but also in Mount Beaufort. [9] E37 BeaufortSt.jpg
Braid StreetPerth
Brewer StreetPerth, East Perth1903
Bridge StreetPerth
Brisbane PlacePerthcirca 1897 Sir Thomas Brisbane
Brisbane Street PerthAugust–September 1829 Sir Thomas Brisbane Padbury StreetNamed after Sir Thomas Brisbane, Governor of NSW. [10] East of Beaufort Street was once called Padbury Street. [11]

"Among other streets which Dr Battye said were named after English and Colonial public men were Aberdeen, Newcastle, Brisbane, Bulwer (Bulwer-Lyton), Moore, Short, Hill, Irwin, Hutt and Milligan Streets and Harvest Terrace." [3]

Brisbane TerracePerthcirca 1897 Sir Thomas Brisbane
Brook StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845 Claise Brook
Brooking StreetWest PerthBy 1894John Sherlock BrookingNow Kings Park Road
Brookman StreetPerthc 1890sWilliam BrookmanNamed after two of the principal investors in the company who had made fortunes in the gold boom; William Brookman and Herbert Moir of London. [12]
Broome RoadSubiaco, PerthBy 1894 Frederick Napier Broome Now Hay Street, Perth "Hay-street, too, perpetuates the name of a pioneer, and though its prolongation from East Perth to Subiaco meant obliteration of two other pioneer names - Howick and Broome - by which formerly the eastern and western ends respectively were known, it is preferable to continuing three names for one continuous thoroughfare...By-and-bye came Governor Broome and Broome-road, Subiaco (since ab-sorbed into Hay-street)- and the only remaining reminder in the city of the name Broome is a hotel!" [13]
Bulwer AvenuePerth22 February 1899 Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Bulwer StreetPerthAugust–September 1829 Edward Bulwer-Lytton One of the Main streets here in Perth, runs next to Hyde Park on its south side. Bulwer Street was named after Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, the novelist, who was Secretary of State for the Colonies 1858-59. [8]
Bunbury Bridge Perth1893Now Goongoongup Bridge Now known as Goongoongup Bridge in East Perth. The original timber bridge was built just over a century ago as part of the Perth to Pinjarra rail link and was rebuilt in 1932 after being damaged by floods. [14] Bunbury Bridge East Perth c.1930.jpg
Bury StreetPerth, East Perthcirca 1895

Streets starting with C or D

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Cantle StreetPerth, Highgatecirca 1897
Carr StreetPerth, West Perthcirca 1902 Julian George Charles Carr Formerly known as Leeder Street, Now Carr PlaceAfter J. G. C. Carr, merchant of Perth. (His business was on site of A.M.P. Buildings.) Also Chairman of Perth City Council, about 1872. [10]
Cathedral Avenue PerthAfter 1855 and by 1882 St. Georges Cathedral Sometimes shown as St. George's Avenue...Cathedral Avenue operates as an access route to both the Treasury Buildings and to the Cathedral for formal functions. [15]
Caroline StreetPerth, West PerthBy 1885Now Kingston Avenue
Causeway BridgePerth, East PerthBy 1845Now The Causeway Dual carriageway road traffic bridge that connects Perth and East Perth to the Canning Highway, Great Eastern Highway, Shepperton Road and Albany Highway. In 1839, a dam is constructed across the Swan River between the Perth shore and Heirrison Islands, and being a dam rather than a bridge, it became known as the Causeway. The name was retained for subsequent bridges built here, the first joining of the shores of the Swan River here with a bridge, occurring in 1843. This bridge remained in use until 1947. The post-war baby boom and increased immigration brought rapid growth to Australia's towns and cities, and growth in the number of vehicles and traffic increased greatly. Governments across Australia pursued road construction with great vigour, and it was at this time that the present Causeway was built and the boundaries of Heirrison Island were clearly defined with the building of the island's seawalls. [16] Causeway - Victoria Park.JPG
Caversham StreetPerth
Chapman StreetPerth
Charles Street Perth, West Perth, North PerthBy 1845 Charles Fitzgerald Charles Street was named after Captain Charles Fitzgerald, Governor of WA, 1848-55. [10] The section of Charles Street from Carr Street to Walcott Street was originally an extension of Wanneroo Road. [17]
Cheriton StreetPerth, Highgate
Chung Wah LaneNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Church RowPerthAfter 1979
Church StreetPerthcirca 1934
Churchview AlleyNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Claisebrook Road/Street Perthcirca 1857 Frederick Clause Named by Captain James Stirling after Surgeon Frederick Clause (Anglicized Claise) of H.M.S. Success, who accompanied Stirling on his exploration of the Swan River. [18] Was known as Bridge Street in 1838, because of a bridge across a creek tributary to ClaiseBrook. [10]
Clarendon StreetPerthBy circa 1845Resumed to extend Fitzgerald Street before circa 1984
Cleaver Street Perth, West PerthBy 1885 William Cleaver Francis Robinson Smith Street, Fennell StreetGovernor William Cleaver Francis Robinson was thrice Governor of Western Australia. It is amazing that his only imprint on city street names is a short thoroughfare - Robinson-avenue. What is even more amazing is the temerity which led to the bestowal of Governor Robinson's second Christian name on a West Perth street. [13]
Cliff StreetPerth, West Perthcirca 1907Tryphena Terrace, Cliff TerraceTryphena Terrace was originally changed to Cliff Terrace before becoming Cliff Street. [19]
Clifton StreetPerth, Mount Lawley/North Perthcirca 1896Robert Cecil CliftonNow a continuation of William Street [20] Clifton Street was named after R C Clifton, Under Secretary for Lands [10]
Coolgardie TerracePerth, Highgate/East Perthcirca 1895Most likely named after the WA mining town of Coolgardie [ citation needed ]
Dalmeny StreetPerthcirca 1895
Dangan StreetPerthBy 1895
Davies StreetNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Duchess WayPerth2016The Duchess (Ferry)The Duchess was the most famous ferry to cross the Swan River transporting passengers from Barrack Street Jetty to South Perth from 1898 to 1927. [21]
Duke StreetPerthcirca 1857Became a continuation of Aberdeen Street circa 1921. [19]
Dyer StreetPerth, West Perthcirca 1859James Dyer, merchant of Perth [10] Originally between Havelock and the intersection of Roe and Charles Streets, [22] and appears to have been shortened to Sutherland Street by 1978, [23] and later to Marquis (Market) Street by 1979, [24] before being resumed for buildings. Currently the City West Lotteries House and the Environmental Defender's Office buildings.

Streets starting with E or F

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
East ParadePerth, East Perthc 1899
Edward StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845 Sir William Edward Parry or Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton Probably named after Sir Wm Edward Parry. (The late Registrar-General says named after Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, but the former is the more probable.) [10]
Elder StreetPerth Sir Thomas Elder Formerly Barclay StreetNamed after Sir Thomas Elder of South Australia, organiser of the first commercial shipment of camels and their handlers to Australia (1865-1866). Also the benefactor of Ernest Giles' explorations (1873-1874) [18] Murray Elder Gnangarra-2.jpg
Ellen StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845Lady Ellen StirlingNow Newcastle StreetThe central portion of what is now Newcastle-street (between Beaufort and Lake streets), was, until comparatively recent years, known, as Ellen-street, so named in compliment to Captain Roe's wife [25]
Elovalis LanePerthc 2006 [26]
Enchantress WayPerth2016Enchantress (steam boat)The paddle steam boat, Enchantress, was built in Perth in 1875 and was a popular passenger ferry. [21]
Errichetti PlacePerth, NorthbridgeAfter 1979
Fennell StreetPerth1897
Ferdinand StreetPerthBy September 1859Now Winthrop Avenue
Fitzgerald Street Perth, NorthbridgeBy 1855 Captain Charles Fitzgerald "No name, however, was suggested for the street, but as we believe that each Governor of this colony has had some street in our metropolis named after him, it is but fair to assume that the street in question will be called after Captain FitzGerald" [27] Spiral by Geoffrey Drake-Brockman.jpg
Fore StreetPerthAfter 1855
Forbes Road/StreetPerthcirca 1899Colonel ForbesNamed after Colonel Forbes, of Commissariat, 1877 [10]
Forbes LanePerthcirca 1930
Forrest AvenuePerth1855 Sir John Forrest (late Lord Forrest) Cemetery RoadJohn Forrest it to be remembered for all time in Forrest-place (a belated tribute, it is true), Forrest-avenue (East Perth) and Forrest Park (one of the "breathing spaces" of the city). These areas he so consistently advocated and so generously contributed to by the dedication of our glorious King's Park. [13]
Forrest Place Perthcirca 1923Sir John Forrest (late Lord ForrestCentral Arcade [28] Forrest Place, named after Lord Forrest, after the completion of the new GPO. [8] ForrestPlacePerth01 gobeirne.jpg
Francis StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845 Sir Francis Beaufort Named after Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, K.C.B., who, in 1829, the year in which Western Australia was founded, went to the Admiralty as hydrographer (or chief map-maker) to the Royal Navy and remained there mapping the seas of the world and their hidden dangers for the succeeding 26 years. He was looked up to with veneration by Surveyor-General Roe who sent his name down to posterity not only in Beaufort-street and Francis-street nearby, but also in Mount Beaufort. [9] OIC street sign perth Francis St.jpg

Streets starting with G or H

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Geoffrey Bolton AvenuePerth29 January 2016 Professor Geoffrey Bolton In acknowledgement of the contribution made by Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Bolton AO to conserve, record and teach the history of Western Australia.

Professor Bolton is recognised as one of Australia's foremost historians, socio-political commentators and historical writers, and was WA's nominee for Australian of the Year in 2006. [21]

Glendower StreetPerth1896
Goderich StreetPerth1829Frederick John Robinson (Viscount Goderich) Murray Street, Twiss StreetNamed after Viscount Goderich, 1830 (formerly Frederick John Robinson), Prime Minister, 1827–28, and Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1830–33). Originally extended east from Barrack Street. [10] Goderich Street.jpg
Good StreetPerthcirca 1899Fred GoodNow a continuation of Pier Street Probably named after Mr Fred Good, timber merchant, with Mr E G Lacey [10]
Graham Farmer Freeway Perth, NorthbridgeApril 2000 Graham "Polly" Farmer Named after Graham (Polly) Farmer, a local football legend. [29] Graham Farmer Freeway tunnel east.jpg
Grigoroff StreetNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Guildford Road PerthBy 22 June 1845NorthbridgeAppears listed as "Road to Guildford" on the original 1838 map, but only appears to be an unofficial track, not an actual street [30]
Hardinge StreetPerthBy 1845 Sir Henry Hardinge Now James Street Named after Sir Henry Hardinge (afterwards Viscount), of Sikh War fame, and later Governor General of India. Was War Secretary, 1828. (Now part of James Street.) [10]
Hay Street Perth1829 Robert William Hay Broome Road, Howick StreetOne of the few roads that extends outside City of Perth boundaries. It goes to the edge of Floreat through to two more Local Government areas. Hay Street is a major road through the CBD of Perth, Western Australia, and adjacent suburbs. The street was named after Robert William Hay, the Permanent Under Secretary for Colonies. Sections of the road were once called Howick Street (west of Barrack Street) and Broome Road (east of Thomas Street). [3] One block in the central CBD section is now a pedestrian mall with extremely limited vehicular traffic, so it is necessary to make a significant detour to drive the entire length of Hay Street. HAY ST. PERTH, W. AUSTRALIA.jpg
Hill StreetPerth, East PerthAugust–September 1829 Lord Rowland Hill Named after General Lord Hill who was Commander-in-Chief of the Army when on 29 November 1829 Sir George Murray, Secretary for the Colonies, informed him that "it was His Majesty's wish that a detachment of 60 rank and file, with a proper proportion of officers and non-commissioned officers, be held in readiness for embarkation for the Western Coast of New Holland where His Majesty's Government judge it advisable to establish a British settlement. [31]
Howard StreetPerthcirca 1900 Edward George Fitzalan Howard Named after Edward George Fitzalan Howard (1818-1883), 1st Lord Howard of Glossop, a British politician. [18] Howard street towards Perth Water Jan 2014 .jpg
Howick StreetPerthAugust–September 1829 Charles Grey (Viscount Howick) Now Hay Street East of Barrack Street, the main street used to be Howick Street, named after Charles Grey, Viscount Howick, afterwards Earl Grey under whom the Reform Bill of 1832 was carried...The names Lamb, Ellen, Mangles, Howick and others disappeared when the Perth City Council revised the street names in 1897. [8]
Hoy Poy StreetNorthbridge, Perth2007Edie Hoy PoyIn 2007 a street in Northbridge (quite close to the Chung Wah Association) was named Hoy Poy Street as a recognition Edie's contribution and help towards the Northbridge area and its people. [32]
Hutt StreetPerthSeptember 1840 John Hutt Now William Street In the mid-1880s Hutt Street remained on the periphery of the town centre with few substantial buildings, and expansion of the area was slow. The Gold Boom and increased migration to the area however changed this, and by the late 1880s intensive commercial and residential development of the area had begun. A mix of commercial and entertainment uses proliferated, with a number of trade and community organisations also having their origins in the area around this time. Hutt Street was one of the many Perth Streets that grew rapidly during this period. [33] The name recalls John Hutt, 1839-1846, the second Governor of Western Australia. The name was not used after 1897. [18]

Streets starting with I or J

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Irwin StreetPerthAugust–September 1829 Colonel Frederick Chidley Irwin Irwin Street recalls Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Chidley Irwin (1788-1860), Commander of the 63rd Regiment aboard HMS Sulphur. He was second in command to Governor Stirling. Irwin was acting Governor of Western Australia from 1847 to 1848. [18] St Georges Cathedral, Perth.jpg
James Street Perth, NorthbridgeAugust–September 1829 Sir James Stirling Hardinge StreetJames Street had to be taken in conjunction with Stirling Street, which was called after Sir James Stirling, the first Governor of WA. [3] OIC perth 2004 james street christmas decorations.jpg
John StreetPerth, Northbridge John Hutt Francis StreetNamed after John Hutt (1839-1846) the second Governor of Western Australia 1839-46

Streets starting with K or L

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Kakulas CrescentNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Kensington LanePerth, East PerthNow where the Perth City Link project is.
Kensington StreetPerth, East Perthcirca 1898Suburban Road
King Street Perth King George IV or King William IV It has not been 100% confirmed which monarch the street is actually named after, as some sources say King George IV, [18] and some say King George's successor, King William IV [10] King Street south from Hay Street April 2017.jpg
Lacey StreetPerthcirca 1899Edmund Gilyard LaceyNamed after E G Lacey, sawmill owner and timber merchant, about 1903. [10]
Lake StreetPerth, NorthbridgeBy 22 June 1845Named because it ran between First Swamp and Lake Kingsford [34] Lake Street originally stopped at Lake Kingsford, named after a pioneer settler, Samuel Kingsford, whose farm was nearby. By 1839, Lake Kingsford had been filled in and the stream channeled underground. Lake Street now stopped at Aberdeen Street, then called Lamb Street. Melbourne Road then linked Lake Street with Murray Street. [18]
Lamb StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845William LambNow Aberdeen StreetNamed after William Lamb, one of the early colonists, who owned land in that district and also in Fremantle. ..."The names Lamb, Ellen, Mangles, Howick and others disappeared when the Perth City Council revised the street names in 1897." [8]
Leadlight LanePerthAfter 1979
Leeder StreetPerthBy 1894William John LeederNow Carr StreetNamed after Wm John Leeder, original grantee of major portion of (now) Leederville site. [10]
Limbo StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845Named for its vicinity to the jail siteNow Museum Street"The site selected for the structure is on an activity between Hutt street and a street marked on the map with the inauspicious name of Limbo street, which, as its name implies, is in the vicinity of the gaol." [35]
Lincoln StreetPerth, Highgatecirca 1865 Abraham Lincoln Named after the American President at the time, Abraham Lincoln. He came into prominence in 1858, and hence supposition. [10]
Lindsay StreetPerth, Highgatecirca 1897
Little Shenton LaneNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Lipfert StreetPerthAfter 1984
Lord Street Perthby 1838 Frederick John Robinson, Lord Goderich A section between Goderich Street and Riverside Drive has now been renamed Victoria Avenue.Named after Frederick John Robinson, the Prime minister in 1827-1828 and Secretary for War and the Colonies from 1830 to 1833 was created Viscount Goderich in 1827. Hence the names Lord and Goderich. [8]

Streets starting with M or N

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Mackie StreetPerthBy 1828
Mangles StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845Now Newcastle Street
Marquis StreetPerthBy 1855
Melbourne Street NorthbridgeBy 1838 William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne Milligan Street (1923-2017)
Michael CloseNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Mill Street PerthAugust–September 1829 Looking down Mill Street.jpg
Milligan Street PerthAugust–September 1829 William Lane Milligan Milligan Street Sign.jpg
Mitchell Freeway PerthNovember 1973James Mitchell Mitchell Freeway 008 N Perth towards Hay St.jpg
Moir StreetPerthc 1890sHerbert MoirNamed after two of the principal investors in the company who had made fortunes in the gold boom; William Brookman and Herbert Moir of London. [12]
Monger StreetPerth22 February 1899John Henry Monger
Money StreetPerth, Northbridgecirca 1894C.A. Money
Moore StreetPerthAugust–September 1829
Morgan StreetPerthBy 1838Morgan's Road, now Mounts Bay Road
Mountain TerracePerth, Northbridgecirca 1895George Fletcher Moore
Mounts Bay Road PerthBy 1845 Mounts bay road 1.jpg
Murray Street PerthAugust–September 1829George Murray MurrayStreetPerth01 gobeirne.jpg
Museum StreetPerth26 July 1897Museum & Art Gallery
Narrows Bridge Built as the bridge between the Kwinana & Mitchell Freeways. NarrowsBridge from Kings Park 2006.jpg
Nash StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845Richard West Nash
Nelson TerracePerthBy 22 June 1845Nelson Crescent, Nelson Avenue
Newcastle Street PerthAugust–September 1829Henry Pelham ClintonMangles Street, Ellen Street OIC street sign perth Newcastle St.jpg
Nicks LaneNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Nile StreetPerthBy 1845

Streets starting with O or P

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Ophir WalkPerthRoyal Ophir Pleasure Boat Company
Oriental LanePerth29 January 2016After 1979
Padbury StreetNorthbridge
Palmerston StreetPerth, Northbridge1876 Lord Palmerston
Parker StreetPerth, NorthbridgeBy 1894Henry Parker
Parry StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845
Pendal LanePerth10 September 2002
Perth-Fremantle RoadPerthcirca 1846Now Stirling Highway
Pier Street PerthBy 1838 Wellington Street Pier Street corner May 2009.jpg
Plain StreetPerth, East Perth
Princes StreetPerthNow George Street
Prizmic LaneNorthbridgeAfter 1979

Streets starting with Q or R

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Quarry RoadPerthBy 1859Now a section of Mounts Bay Road
Queen StreetPerthcirca 1894
Re LoopNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Riverside Drive Perth OIC perth 2008 view of esplanade from PCEC.jpg
Robinson AvenuePerthcirca 1894 William Cleaver Francis Robinson
Robinson RoadPerthBy 1894William Cleaver Francis RobinsonFormer extension of Trafalgar Road
Roe Street Northbridge, West PerthAugust–September 1829 John Septimus Roe OIC perth roe st works 2013-08-18.jpg

Streets starting with S or T

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Samson StreetPerth
Serich LaneNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Shenton StreetPerth, NorthbridgeBy 1893George Shenton
Sherwood Court Perth18 July 1936 Sherwood Gnangarra (46 of 71).jpg
Short StreetPerthAugust–September 1829Augustus Short
Small StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845No longer existent
Smith StreetPerth, Highgate 1901
Spring StreetPerthBy 22 June 1845
St Georges Terrace PerthAugust–September 1829St. George Unemployed marching to see Mitchell, 1931.jpg
Stirling Highway Perth26 March 1932 James Stirling Formerly Perth-Fremantle Road
Stirling StreetPerth
Stokes StreetPerth
Suburban RoadPerthBy 1845
Summers StreetPerth1876
Sutherland StreetPerthHenry Charles SutherlandCreated when West Perth was made. Created as one of the few linking roads to Northbridge, northern suburbs and the Freeway.
Terrace RoadTerrace Drive
The Esplanade Formerly Bazaar Terrace
Thomas Street West Perth1870s
Tiverton StreetPerthcirca 1895
Trafalgar RoadEast Perth, Perth Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Street

Streets starting with V

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Valdura PlacePerth29 January 2016 MV Valdura (ferry)
Victoria Avenue Perthcirca 1904 Queen Victoria
Victoria Square PerthBy 1845Queen Victoria
Via TorreNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Vita LoopNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Vincent Street PerthFrancis Vincent

Streets starting with W, X, Y or Z

NameSuburbDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImage
Wanneroo Road PerthBy 1894Now Charles StreetCoincides with the establishment of North Perth as a suburb.
Washing LanePerthAfter 1979
Water StreetPerthBy 1838Now Royal Street
Wellington Street PerthBy 1836 Arthur Wellesley One of the main north south arteries linking Perth to Mount Lawley and Walcott Street Way and Works Office, Perth, Western Australia.jpg
William Street PerthBy 1838 King William IV View north from One40William, Perth 04 (E37@OpenHousePerth2014).JPG
Wilson StreetPerth, West Perthcirca 1912Frank WilsonNow Parliament Place
Windan Bridge East Perth22 April 2000
Winthrop Avenue Crawley, Nedlands, West Perth9 May 1932 John Winthrop Hackett
Wittenoom StreetPerth, East Perth
Zempilas RoadNorthbridgeAfter 1979
Zephyr PlacePerth29 January 2016Zephyr (Ferry)

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Perth is a suburb in the Perth metropolitan region, Western Australia that includes both the central business district of the city, and a suburban area spreading north to the northern side of Hyde Park. It does not include the separate suburbs of Northbridge or Highgate. Perth is split between the City of Perth and the City of Vincent local authorities, and was named after the city of the same name in Scotland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Russell Square, Perth</span> Park in Northbridge, Western Australia

Russell Square in Perth, Western Australia is a large public space between Aberdeen Street and James Street in Northbridge. It was named after Lord John Russell.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Northbridge, Western Australia</span> Suburb of Perth, Western Australia

Northbridge is an inner city suburb of Perth, Western Australia, historically separated from Perth's central business district by the Fremantle and Joondalup railway lines. It is part of the City of Perth local government area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Milligan Street, Perth</span> Road in Perth, Western Australia

Milligan Street is a street in Perth, Western Australia that runs from St Georges Terrace to north of Wellington Street. The northern section provides access to the Perth Arena carpark and Telethon Avenue; there are also dedicated Transperth bus roads connecting to the northern end, south of the Fremantle railway line.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Melbourne Street, Perth</span> Street in Perth, Western Australia

Melbourne Street is a street in Northbridge, Western Australia that runs between Roe and James Streets. The current street is a part of an older and longer street that at one time extended from Murray Street to what is now Aberdeen Street. It is named after Lord Melbourne, the British prime minister in the 1830s, when the street was originally built.

Charles Street is a major road in the inner northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. It runs from Newcastle Street and extends up to London Street, providing a connection between Mitchell Freeway and Wanneroo Road. It is the southern section of part of State Route 60, which continues north along Wanneroo Road.

Aberdeen Street is a street in the Perth suburbs of Perth and Northbridge that runs from a cul-de-sac west of Lord Street in the east to a cul-de-sac between Fitzgerald Street and the Mitchell Freeway in the west. The street has 42 locally listed places of significance, 18 of which are also listed on the State Register of Heritage Places.

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