Yagan Square

Yagan Square is Perth's central public plaza, a civic and gathering space opened in 2018 on the site of former railway land, linking the central business district with the Northbridge cultural quarter across the rail line. Named after Yagan, a Noongar resistance leader of the early colonial period, it was conceived as a meeting place that foregrounds Aboriginal heritage in the heart of the city.

The design blends culture and commerce. A tall Digital Tower screens artworks and information above the square, while a curving 'Wardan' amphitheatre, a market hall of food stalls and eateries, and public artworks referencing Noongar stories fill the space. A giant sculpture of a Noongar woman, the Wirin, watches over one entrance, and interpretive elements trace the Six Seasons of the Noongar calendar.

It functions as a hub. The square connects the Perth Busport, the train station and the Horseshoe Bridge, making it a natural crossing point for commuters and visitors, and it hosts markets, performances and events through the year. A rooftop garden and lookout give elevated views over the city and Northbridge.

Practical notes: Yagan Square sits directly between Perth and Perth Underground stations and the busport, so it could hardly be more central, and it is fully step-free with lifts and ramps. The food hall and eateries make it a handy casual meal stop, with budget to mid-range options. It is busiest at lunchtime and during events. As a transit-linked plaza it works best as part of a wider walk between the city and Northbridge rather than a standalone destination. The Six Seasons garden, the towering Wirin sculpture and the digital tower's rotating artworks weave Noongar culture through an everyday civic space, and the market hall offers a handy, budget-friendly spread of food stalls for a quick meal on the move.