The Old Mill

The Old Mill in South Perth is a restored 1835 windmill located at Mill Point on the Swan River foreshore near the Narrows Bridge. Built for William Kernot Shenton, it is the oldest surviving industrial building in Western Australia. The whitewashed tower with sails stands in parkland with interpretive displays and river views. State Heritage listed and managed by the City of South Perth, it represents early colonial flour milling in the Swan River Colony.

Visitors can expect a small heritage site centred on a restored three-storey windmill tower with sails, set in landscaped parkland at Mill Point on the Swan River. The exterior and grounds are accessible at all times with interpretive signage explaining construction, operation and restoration. The surrounding foreshore offers lawns, pathways and views to the Swan River and Perth city skyline. Interior access is limited to occasional open days, guided tours or by appointment; most visits are exterior viewing and photography.