Forrest Place

Forrest Place is a large paved pedestrian square in the central business district of Perth, Western Australia, linking Murray Street Mall to Wellington Street and Perth Station. Opened in 1923 and named after Sir John Forrest, it is framed by heritage buildings including the General Post Office and Commonwealth Bank. The square serves as a major civic gathering space, shopping precinct and event venue, known for street performances, markets and public celebrations in the heart of the city.

Visitors can expect a wide, open paved pedestrian square in central Perth, flanked by heritage-listed buildings including the General Post Office and Commonwealth Bank Building, and the Forrest Chase shopping complex. The square is fully pedestrianised with seating, public art and open space for events, busking and markets. It connects directly to Murray Street Mall to the south and Perth Station to the north, surrounded by shops, cafes and department stores in a busy urban environment.

Forrest Place was created in 1923 after the demolition of buildings between Murray Street and Wellington Street to provide a civic square in front of the new General Post Office. Named after Sir John Forrest, first Premier of Western Australia, it is bordered by the heritage-listed General Post Office (completed 1923) and the Commonwealth Bank Building (1933), reflecting inter-war civic planning in Perth.

Forrest Place is Perth's principal civic square and a central gathering place for public events, cultural festivals, markets, street entertainment and community celebrations. It has long served as a venue for public addresses, performances and seasonal events and remains a focal point of the city's retail and cultural precinct.