Northbridge is a cultural feast for the senses within minutes of Perth’s city centre. Showcasing local, national and international art, fashion and history, it’s also a multicultural melting pot of flavours blended together with a lively mix of bars and nightclubs.
You can walk to Northbridge from Perth Underground Station in just four minutes along William Street. Or, hop on the free Blue CAT bus if you’re out and about in Perth’s central business district.
Make a beeline for the cultural precinct and you can easily spend the day feeding the mind and soul for free with visits to museums, the State library and craft markets.
The Art Gallery of Western Australia brings more than 15,000 works by renowned Indigenous, Australian and international artists before your eyes. The contemporary State Theatre Centre, home of the Heath Ledger Theatre, plays host to an array of high profile productions by the Black Swan State Theatre, as well as dance, music and fashion shows. You’ll also find original visual, performing and media arts presented at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts.
Western Australian Museum shares a collection of stories and artefacts of the State’s social and natural history, from dinosaurs to the Katta Djinoong. From here, you can explore more of the city’s history, following heritage walks to some of Perth’s oldest architecture.
For a little retail therapy, browse the boutiques of William Street for vintage, hip and quirky fashion. Take your pick from a kaleidoscope of cuisines, from Italian, Greek, Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai to modern Australian. Then wash it down with any beverage imaginable, from coffees to cocktails.
The nightlife menu is just as impressive, with a buzzing bar and club scene offering live music, comedy and DJ sessions, plus regular performances, festivals and other cultural activities at the Northbridge Piazza.
With a wide variety of backpackers, bed and breakfasts, self-contained accommodation and hotels, it’s easy to make Northbridge your base for a city break and catch one of the many annual events, such as the Perth International Arts Festival, Carnival Latino, Perth Food and Wine Festival and the Pride Parade.
Quick Facts
Northbridge is a suburb of Perth in Western Australia. It is located approximately 1kms from the capital Perth covering an area of 0.451 square kilometres. Northbridge has a recorded population of 1307 residents and is within the Australian Western Standard Time zone Australia/Perth.
If you are planning a visit to Northbridge we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Northbridge and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.