Halloween 2026: Perth’s spookiest streets and suburbs   

Finding the right home is about more than bricks and mortar. Location, neighbours, community spirit, lifestyle, amenities, schools, and transport links are equally, if not more, important.

Trick-or-treating this Halloween weekend is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your kids while vibe-checking new suburbs.

From north to south and from east to west, we’ve pulled together the streets and suburbs with the perfect blend of Halloween fun and family homes. So grab the kids, costumes and broomsticks for the ultimate suburb swoop-and-snoop.

Northern suburbs

North Beach

Chrysostom Street and Sorrento Street have become leading locations for ‘haunted houses’, devilish decorations and lollies for trick-or-treaters.

This beautiful beachside suburb has two primary schools, recreation and sports amenities, great shopping and good transport connections to Perth’s central business district (CBD).

Size up these three-bedroom Sorrento Street properties when you’re trick-or-treating, and if you love this suburb, explore reiwa.com’s North Beach listings. 

Mount Hawthorn

Mount Hawthorn is a Halloween hotspot your kids will love. Buxton Street is where it’s at, with decorations and generous treats that draw thousands of Halloween revellers every year.

Conveniently located in Perth’s inner north, Mount Hawthorn combines CBD access with suburban living. This suburb’s elegant townhouses, heritage homes, schools, shopping, transport, recreation, and vibrant restaurants make it a preferred location for many families.

Browse reiwa.com’s Mount Hawthorn listings, including this newly listed Buxton Street home, if this neighbourhood’s lifestyle and community vibes inspire you.

Southern suburbs

East Fremantle

George Street in East Fremantle has a solid reputation as a Halloween haven. Spooky decorations effortlessly transform this historic precinct’s heritage buildings into ‘haunted Halloween houses’.

Within easy commuting distance of Perth city, East Fremantle’s many heritage homes, gardens and streetscapes date back more than 100 years.

For a taste of East Fremantle living, take a look at these two listed three-bedroom homes at 22 Hubble Street and 20A Hamilton Street in this Halloween hotspot. If you’re looking for a heritage property and a choice of independent and government primary and secondary schools, browse reiwa.com’s East Fremantle listings.

Applecross

Applecross is another southern suburb where Halloween enthusiasts can soak up spooky fun. The streets around Applecross Primary School are popular locations for trick-or-treating.

This affluent, walkable riverside suburb is sought-after by families, with schools, shopping, restaurants and transport links all within easy reach. Sailing enthusiasts take note: Applecross is also home to the South of Perth Yacht Club.

If you’re enchanted by this suburb’s great community atmosphere this Halloween, check out our Applecross listings on reiwa.com.

Eastern suburbs

Mount Lawley and Menora

North Street, the streets around Perth College in Mount Lawley and Elstree Avenue in Menora are renowned for their Halloween celebrations. They attract more than 5,000 trick-or-treaters every Halloween.

Five kilometres from Perth’s CBD, Mount Lawley’s leafy charm stems from its beautifully renovated homes and cosmopolitan energy. Upscale restaurants, wine bars, shops, and cafes put Mount Lawley on the map for locals and visitors, while the suburb’s excellent schools enhance its appeal for families.

If Mount Lawley impresses you while you trick-or-treat, explore reiwa.com’s Mount Lawley listings and see this home on Elstree Avenue, Menora.

Maylands

Stuart Street is a Halloween favourite, known for its spooky decorations and lively trick-or-treating atmosphere.

Just minutes from Perth’s CBD, Maylands offers character homes, leafy streets, vibrant cafes, shops and convenient transport links.

If Maylands casts a spell on you, explore the two-bedroom home at 86 Stuart Street, the four-bedroom home at 35 Sussex Street or browse reiwa.com’s Maylands listings.

Ellenbrook

The Waverly Estate is your go-to for spooky displays and trick-or-treating further from the CBD. Ellenbrook and its surrounding suburbs become Halloween central. With multiple streets opening their homes this Halloween, trick-or-treaters will not leave empty-handed.

Ellenbrook is a planned suburb, and most of its housing stock is from the 1990s onwards. The suburb has several primary and secondary schools, two community centres, a library, a skate park, a large water park, and Ellenbrook Central for shopping. For a glimpse of family living in Ellenbrook, take a look at the four-bedroom home at 69 Dunnett Drive.

If you’re looking for a newer home and love this suburb’s family-friendly community spirit, see the latest reiwa.com’s listings for Ellenbrook.

Western suburbs

Subiaco

Gloster Street is known for its spooktacular Halloween displays and warm welcome for trick-or-treaters. This year, Subiaco is taking Halloween up a notch, transforming into Spookiaco with family-friendly day-and-night events this weekend.

A stone’s throw from Perth CBD, Subiaco's mix of residential, commercial and entertainment areas is favoured by young families and professionals.

If you’re impressed by Subiaco’s choice of family homes, townhouses and apartments, browse reiwa.com’s current listings.

City Beach

Head down to Branksome Gardens for a spine-tingling array of spiders, skeletons, ghosts, and ghouls. This coastal suburb is a popular spot for trick-or-treaters and Halloween family fun.

Eight kilometres from Perth’s CBD, this stunning coastal community’s vibrant eateries, excellent shops, choice of schools, and transport links make City Beach one of Perth’s most sought-after suburbs.

If you're looking for beachfront living in an upscale setting, explore reiwa.com’s listings for City Beach.

Why not let some new suburbs cast a spell on you this Halloween weekend? Mixing family fun with property research on reiwa.com could lead you to your new dream home.