Population: 8621
Distance from Perth CBD: 7.6km north-west
Median House Price: $1,990,000
Median Unit Price: $810,000
Crime: 253 offences (2023-2024)
Floreat residents are well connected and surrounded by nature, with access to fantastic amenities and premium educational opportunities.
One of Perth’s highly desirable western suburbs, Floreat is known for its tree-lined streets, lush parks and a strong sense of community, according to real estate agents.
Beyond the suburb’s natural beauty is a relaxed and family-friendly lifestyle, created through playgrounds, shopping centres, cafes and restaurants.
Between the city and beach, Floreat is a place where residents can enjoy the best of both worlds. With Perth’s CBD only a 15-minute drive away locals can exploit the city’s employment and entertainment opportunities. And just five minutes to the west are City and Floreat beaches.
Floreat has a big number of sporting facilities, including the WA Athletics Stadium and the Bendat Basketball Centre. Both are state-of-the-art venues that replaced Perry Lakes Stadium and the Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium.
For those interested in getting outdoors without breaking a sweat, Perry Lakes Reserve is a remarkable green space with picnic and barbecue facilities next to playgrounds, basketball courts and a skatepark.
Floreat is closely connected to nature, being home to part of Bold Park, a 442ha area of bushland. The A-class reserve is a vital habitat for wildlife. The park offers several walking trails, including the popular Lower Camel Lake Heritage Trail, which allows locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the suburb’s natural beauty.
Ray White sales executive Helen Hemery said Floreat’s natural charms and open spaces set it apart from neighbouring suburbs, attracting “street activity” that brought vibrancy and atmosphere.
Bordered by Underwood Avenue, Selby Street, Cromarty Road and Durston Road, Floreat is home to the Town of Cambridge administration centre.
Properties in Floreat are known for their modern architecture. Mrs Hemery said the suburb had some of Perth’s best mid-century properties, designed by renowned architects including Iwan Iwanoff, Geoffrey Summerhayes and Marshall Waller Clifton.
Floreat Forum Shopping Centre features a variety of cafes, restaurants and retail stores, and one of its standout attractions is The Floreat Hotel, a pub and bistro known for its relaxed atmosphere and hearty meals.
In addition to its dining and shopping options, Floreat Forum also houses a medical centre and post office.
The area’s schools include Floreat Park primary, which opened in 1951, and Shenton and Newman colleges.
Another attraction for big families is that 56 per cent of dwellings have four or more bedrooms. About 83 per cent of houses are occupied by families.
The front yards of Floreat homes often play a central role in neighbourhood activities, with Christmas events and Halloween hijinks particularly popular, according to Mrs Hemery.
It comes as no surprise that stand-alone homes dominate the suburb’s stock at 89.9 per cent. Apartments make up 7.5 per cent of dwellings and townhouses 2.7 per cent.
