Shopping · Perth · Australia
Shopping in Perth
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Quick answer
Perth shopping centres on the CBD's malls and arcades, with independent boutiques in Fremantle, Subiaco and Leederville, and weekend markets. Best souvenirs: Aboriginal art, Western Australian wine and Pearls from Broome.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 4
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Aboriginal art
Where to shop
Hay Street and Murray Street malls
The CBD's main pedestrian shopping streets with department stores and arcades such as London Court.
King Street
Luxury and designer boutiques in heritage buildings in the CBD.
Fremantle High Street and South Terrace
Vintage shops, bookstores and design stores in the port city.
Claremont Quarter
Upmarket shopping between the city and Cottesloe.
Markets
Fremantle Markets
Historic market hall with produce, crafts and food, Friday to Sunday.
Subiaco Farmers Market
Saturday morning produce and food market in Subiaco.
What to buy
Aboriginal art
Paintings and crafts from ethical galleries that work directly with artists and communities.
Western Australian wine
Bottles from Swan Valley and Margaret River cellar doors.
Pearls from Broome
Australian South Sea pearls sold by established jewellers in the CBD and Fremantle.
Perth Mint coins and gold
Commemorative coins and gold products from the Perth Mint shop.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Market · Fremantle
Fremantle Markets
A Victorian market hall opened in 1897 on the corner of South Terrace and Henderson Street, with around 150 stalls of produce, crafts, food and buskers on Friday to Sunday and public holidays.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Margaret River and Swan Valley wine, Fremantle craft beer and Flat white. Cellar doors in the Swan Valley and wine lists across the city. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Perth CBD and Elizabeth Quay | $$$ | Riverside business district of hotels, the Bell Tower and Elizabeth Quay's ferries |
| Northbridge | $$ | Bars, small restaurants and the Perth Cultural Centre just north of the railway |
| Fremantle | $$$ | Port city of Victorian streetscapes, markets, breweries and the convict-built prison |
| Cottesloe | $$$$ | Upmarket beach suburb of Norfolk pines, the Indiana pavilion and Indian Ocean sunsets |
| Scarborough | $$ | Surf beach with a redeveloped foreshore, pool and high-rise hotels |
| Leederville | $$ | Oxford Street strip of independent cinemas, bars and cheap eats |
| Mount Lawley | $$ | Beaufort Street cafés, bars and live music in a heritage suburb |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in AUD. Tipping is not expected in Australia. Leaving about 10% for good table service is appreciated but optional.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in May–August; the busiest months are the peak holidays.
- January: Fringe World festival (usually mid-January to mid-February)
- February: Perth Festival (usually February to March)
- September: Kings Park Festival — wildflower displays (usually September)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for first-timers, shopping and solo travellers
Perth CBD and Elizabeth Quay
Riverside business district of hotels, the Bell Tower and Elizabeth Quay's ferries
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Perth?
Aboriginal art, Western Australian wine, Pearls from Broome and Perth Mint coins and gold.
+Where is the best shopping in Perth?
Hay Street and Murray Street malls: The CBD's main pedestrian shopping streets with department stores and arcades such as London Court.
+What are the best markets in Perth?
Fremantle Markets and Subiaco Farmers Market.