About St George's Cathedral
St George's Cathedral is the principal Anglican cathedral in Perth, located on St Georges Terrace in the central business district. Completed and consecrated in 1888 in Victorian Academic Gothic style, it is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Perth. Notable for its local limestone construction, stained glass windows, historic organ and memorials, it is State Heritage listed and serves as an active place of worship and heritage attraction.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a heritage-listed Gothic Revival cathedral set among lawns and gardens opposite Stirling Gardens in central Perth. Inside, they can see a vaulted nave, stained glass windows, timber furnishings, memorials, and a pipe organ. The precinct includes the Cathedral House, gardens and a small shop. Visitors can explore the interior at leisure, attend choral services or guided tours when available, and view architectural details and historical displays in a quiet, central city setting.
Key highlights
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Victorian Academic Gothic architecture built from local limestone and completed in 1888
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Stained glass windows and timber-vaulted interior
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Historic pipe organ and choir stalls
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Memorials and monuments commemorating Western Australian history
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Cathedral gardens and precinct opposite Stirling Gardens