Council House, Perth

Name: Council House
Address: Government House 27 St Georges Tce, Perth, 6000, Australia

#90 among attractions in Perth

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Council House is a 13-storey office building on St Georges Terrace in Perth, Western Australia. Located beside Stirling Gardens and Government House in the city's central business district, the 49.8-metre building was designed by Howlett and Bailey Architects and opened by The Queen in 1963, after Perth hosted the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. For most of its history, it has served as the headquarters for the City of Perth. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1963 (61 years ago)Floors: 13Elevation: 72 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°57'26"S, 115°51'36"E

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Government House 27 St Georges TcePerth CBDPerth 6000 Australia

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Council House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Swan Bells, London Court, Perth Concert Hall, St George's Cathedral.

~900 ftSW
Tower, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Swan Bells, Perth
5 min walk • The Swan Bells, also known as the Bell Tower, stands as a modern emblem in the heart of Perth, Australia. This distinctive glass and copper structure houses a historic set of bells, including the original bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields Church from the 14th century...
~960 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
London Court, Perth
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Perth, Australia, London Court is a charming shopping centre that offers a unique blend of historical ambiance and modern retail therapy. Designed to mirror the architectural style of Elizabethan England, this open-air arcade transports visitors...
~1280 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Perth Concert Hall, Perth
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Perth, Australia, the Perth Concert Hall stands as a premier music venue and a beacon of cultural sophistication. Opened in 1973, this world-class facility is renowned for its outstanding acoustics, which have made it the venue of choice for...
~630 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St George's Cathedral, Perth
4 min walk • St George's Cathedral is the principal Anglican church in the city of Perth, Western Australia, and the mother-church of the Anglican Diocese of Perth. It is located on St Georges Terrace in the centre of the city.
~400 ftS
Park, Garden
Supreme Court Gardens, Perth
2 min walk • Supreme Court Gardens is a park in the central business district of Perth, Western Australia, bounded by Riverside Drive, Barrack Street, Governors Avenue, and the buildings of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
~840 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall
Perth Town Hall, Perth
5 min walk • The Perth Town Hall, situated on the corner of Hay and Barrack streets in Perth, Western Australia, is the only town hall built by convicts in Australia. Upon completion it was the tallest structure in Perth.
~930 ftSW
Square, Park
Barrack Square, Perth
5 min walk • Barrack Square is an open public square on the foreshore of Perth Water on the Swan River, located at the southern end of Barrack Street near the central business district of Perth, Western Australia.
~1010 ftNW
Church, Department store, Shopping
Trinity Arcade, Perth
5 min walk • Trinity Church is one of the oldest church buildings in the City of Perth, and one of the few remaining 19th-century colonial buildings in the city. It is located at 72 St Georges Terrace in Perth, Western Australia.
~940 ftW
Monuments and statues
Spanda Sculpture, Perth
5 min walk • Spanda is a public art work by Australian born artist Christian de Vietri located at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, Western Australia. It was installed in January 2016. The sculpture is elegant, abstract, and minimalist, giving the impression of an ever-expanding vibrational pattern.
~940 ftSW
Waterfront
Perth waterfront development proposals, Perth
5 min walk • The north shore of Perth Water on the Swan River frontage to the city of Perth in Western Australia has been frequently changed since the arrival of Europeans in 1829. Various forms and structures have appeared and been removed over the last 190 years.
~220 ftN
Park
Stirling Gardens, Perth
2 min walk • Stirling Gardens is a small public park in Perth, Western Australia. Located on the corner of St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street, west of the Government House and north of the Supreme Court buildings, it contains a group of significant sculpture items.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Council House?

Nearby attractions include Old Court House, Perth (1 min walk), Stirling Gardens, Perth (2 min walk), Government House, Perth (2 min walk), Supreme Court Gardens, Perth (2 min walk).

How to get to Council House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Council House:

Bus

Town Hall • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Barrack Square • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Barrack Street Jetty • Lines: Express (6 min walk)
Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal • Lines: Transperth Ferry - Elizabeth Qua, Transperth Ferry - Mends Street (7 min walk)

Train

Elizabeth Quay (8 min walk)
Perth (11 min walk)