Established in 1885, East Victoria Park is a predominantly residential suburb with a commercial and entertainment strip along Albany Highway. Significant development of the area did not begin until the 1960s and 1970s with gradual increases experienced during the 1990s as new homes and businesses were added to the area. 

Life in East Victoria Park

Though predominantly a residential area, the commercial and entertaining strip along Albany Highway provides a bustling urban environment for residents and visitors alike. With restaurants to satisfy any palate, as well as old-fashioned pubs and hip bars, this lively strip is active any time of day. Also within East Victoria Park are recreational facilities like Aqualife Centre and Leisure Life Centre, The Park Centre, which is a shopping complex, and several schools.