The Perth suburbs with the best café strips

It goes without saying that having a café strip in your suburb is a flex, and it can add value to your property, and lifestyle.

Sjanna Sandalova

It goes without saying that having a café strip in your suburb is a flex, and it can add value to your property, and lifestyle.

Buying in a suburb close to a café strip will make you feel part of a community, especially if you love weekend catch ups with friends, or morning coffee runs with the dog.

So, if you are on the hunt for your next home, consider one of these suburbs which are all home to some of Perth's best café strips.

1. Mount Lawley

The buzzing Beaufort Street is a must-see destination for locals and visitors alike. The vibrant street is loved for its surplus of restaurants, pubs, wine bars, shops and cafes. Highlights include Mary Street Bakery, Si Paradiso, Ellington Jazz Club and much more.

The suburb itself is also a beautiful spot to live. Leafy backdrops and picturesque landscapes offer a unique ambience, while a fast-paced, exciting main strip makes it a hotspot for buyers. The suburb is just five kilometres from Perth CBD and its median house price is currently $1.15 million.

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2. South Fremantle

It's well known that Fremantle is arguably WA's second most popular and busiest sector, with a hospitality scene that's constantly evolving. However, more recently, it's South Fremantle that's been taking over the scene.

Take a swim at beautiful South Beach then walk over to see the brewery at Running with Thieves or enjoy some fresh seafood and wine at Madalena's. Other popular features include Mexican joint La Cabana and the infamous South Beach Hotel. Don't forget to bring your pooch along as most places along South Terrace are dog friendly!

South Fremantle house prices, like its hospitality scene, are on the up, with a median house price of $1.225 million.

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3. Scarborough

Where the city meets the sea, Scarborough is Perth's prime destination for coastal living. It is only a hop, skip or jump from the sand to the nearest bar or café. People from all over Perth flock to Scarborough's The Esplanade, with popular names like The Lookout, Cocolat, El Grotto and Peter's by the Sea.

The closest thing you will get to Miami in Perth, Scarborough's multimillion-dollar makeover is a reflection of the suburb's potential. The median house price in Scarborough currently sits at $830,000.

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4. South Perth

South Perth has multiple strips of places to enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine, including the South Perth foreshore or the reputable Angelo Street. South Perth is probably most famous for Coco's on the foreshore and Rambla on Swan, both restaurants are sure to give you the ultimate river-dining experience.

Envied for its beautiful riverside positioning, being part of the South Perth community comes with an affluent lifestyle that many people seek.

South Perth is located just four kilometres from the CBD and you can even catch a ferry from the foreshore to Elizabeth Quay so you can leave your car at home! South Perth is a premium suburb driven by expensive homes, so you are looking at a median house price of $1.5 million.

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5. Applecross

Ardross Street not only offers stunning scenery with its jacaranda trees but is also the home of Applecross Village. Take a stroll through the village and pick up a delectable coffee from Cheeky Boy Espresso or sit down for a classy meal and Nic & Kolo. If you are in need of some new active wear, browse shops like Lulu Lemon and Hyperluxe, before you make your way to the Applecross foreshore.

Applecross is renowned for having some of Perth's most breathtaking views and beautiful streets. If this sounds like the community you want to be a part of, don't forget to sign up to the Applecross Tennis Club or enjoy a cocktail at the Raffles.

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6. Victoria Park

There is never a dull moment in Victoria Park with the hustle and bustle of Albany Highway close by. The busy strip is lined with eateries, coffee shops and bars, with iconic spots including Boston Brewing Co, Sixteen Ounces, The Balmoral Hotel and Frank's Texas Smokehouse just to name a few.

Located just five kilometres from the Perth CBD, Victoria Park's median house sale price is $730,500.

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7. East Perth

There is a lot to smile about in this tranquil waterside suburb. Admired for its beautiful residential landscapes, the idyllic riverside suburb has long since set the benchmark for inner-city living.

The iconic Royal Street is home to some of the best brunch spots in Perth and there is The Royal on The Waterfront, a much-loved pub, restaurant and cocktail bar. Life in East Perth is easy, take a stroll at the water's edge whilst basking in the picturesque views of the surrounding canals. East Perth is just two kilometres from Perth CBD and its median house price is $1.235 million.

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8. Maylands

Whatley Crescent has seen some significant changes over the last few years, going from a quiet street with a couple of cafes, to now a thriving and busy district.

There is something for everyone in this constantly evolving hospitality market, and the locals aren't mad about it. Get your morning coffee fix at Chapels on Whatley, or your sugar fix at Sherbert Cake and Bake shop. Or visit late-night award winner Shallow Bar for an evening wind down.

An inner-city suburb located just 4.5 kilometres away, you are looking at a median house price of $720,000 for Maylands.

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9. Subiaco

Rokeby Road is characterised by the suburb's heritage, culture and fruitful entertaining areas. Enjoy a fine dining experience at some of Perth's best restaurants like Lulu La Delizia or Lapa Brazilian Barbeque. Enjoy a drink at the infamous Subiaco Hotel, a wine tasting at Cherabino or a coffee at one of the many cafes.

Subiaco is an inner-western suburb just four kilometres from Perth CBD and the median house price is $1.48 million.

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10. Leederville

Leederville's Oxford Street is an established go-to place for all things trendy, from coffee to cocktails to clothes. The urban and decidedly retro suburb is a honing beacon for food and drink lovers. Always alive and brimming with energy, Leederville is a magnet for the city's cultural vanguard. There are plenty of places to have a few drinks, most notably at The Leederville Hotel or The Garden.

Located three kilometres from Perth CBD, Leederville has a median house price of $1.02 million.

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