Westfield Booragoon
A major regional shopping centre serving Perth's southern suburbs in Booragoon, Western Australia.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Westfield Booragoon is a major regional shopping centre in Booragoon, a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. The centre was originally developed under the name Garden City, reflecting a late-1960s Western Australian government planning strategy that proposed a network of sub-regional retail centres. These centres were intended to become commercial and civic nodes for suburban communities while reducing pressure on Perth's central business district. Booragoon was selected as one of the preferred locations because of its position in the southern suburbs and its relationship with the emerging Melville civic precinct. Construction began in 1970 under the Hooker Corporation. In December 1971, Lady Lloyd Jones placed a time capsule at the site, and the centre opened in 1972. Its original design combined three anchor tenants with covered malls leading to a central atrium. A three-level David Jones department store occupied the northern side, a two-level Boans department store occupied the southern side, and a single-level Coles variety store stood to the west. Over time, the department-store roles changed: the former David Jones location became Myer, while the former Boans location later became David Jones. A five-level office building, Garden City House, was also part of the original complex. The centre became an important commercial component of the Melville Civic Centre Complex, which had been developing since the construction of the Melville Council offices in 1968. It was built in an area that was then largely sandy bush, near Applecross Senior High School and Wireless Hill Park. Its subsequent growth reflected the increasing population and retail needs of Perth's southern metropolitan area. The property underwent substantial redevelopment around 1999 and 2000, including the creation of a prominent three-storey atrium at the eastern end of the fashion mall and the introduction of updated retail layouts and architectural features. Further changes reorganised supermarket and specialty-retail areas, including the relocation of Coles to a marketplace precinct and the later conversion or replacement of former discount-supermarket space. The complex developed into a broad regional destination combining department stores, supermarkets, fashion retailers, food and beverage operators, entertainment, services, offices, civic facilities and transport connections. Ownership and management have changed over time. AMP Shopping Centres managed the centre from 1986. In 2019, Scentre Group acquired a 50% interest from AMP Capital and took over management in December of that year. Dexus acquired AMP Capital's remaining 50% interest in 2021, leaving the property jointly owned by Scentre Group and Dexus. The Westfield name is used for the operating and customer-facing identity. Westfield Booragoon's retail offer has traditionally been anchored by Myer, David Jones, Kmart, Coles and Woolworths, supported by specialty stores and dining. The site also includes an Hoyts cinema, a public library, office buildings, council facilities, banking premises, parking and the Booragoon bus station, an important Transperth interchange for Perth's southern suburbs. A major expansion and redevelopment program has been proposed and revised several times. Earlier plans were shelved in late 2020, after which proposals incorporated the redevelopment of the adjacent Booragoon Civic Square Library site. Funding for a program initially estimated at approximately A$500 million was reported in November 2021. The first-stage concept included a fresh-food precinct, a relocated Woolworths, a new Aldi, an outdoor dining and entertainment area, a nine-screen Hoyts complex, additional stores, a relocated food court and refurbishments to existing anchor stores. A second stage proposed a new fashion mall and an expanded and relocated David Jones. In February 2023, the plans were reported as having expanded in scope, with a potential cost of nearly A$800 million and a proposed total area of approximately 114,620 square metres. The revised scheme was approved shortly afterward. The centre remains an active regional retail and civic destination, although the timing and final delivery of redevelopment components should be checked against current operator announcements.
History
Westfield Booragoon began as Garden City, one of several suburban retail centres envisaged by Western Australia's late-1960s planning program. The policy sought to create commercial and economic focal points outside Perth's central business district. Booragoon was selected as a southern-suburbs location, and the Hooker Corporation commenced construction in 1970. The centre's opening followed a ceremonial time-capsule placement by Lady Lloyd Jones in December 1971. It opened in 1972 beside the developing Melville Civic Centre Complex. The initial scheme consisted of three principal stores linked by covered malls to a central atrium: David Jones to the north, Boans to the south and Coles to the west. Garden City House, a five-level office building, formed part of the original development. The surrounding site was then characterised by sandy bush, although it was close to local schools, Wireless Hill Park and the Melville municipal facilities. Garden City quickly became a major retail destination for Perth's southern suburbs. As retail patterns changed, the original anchors changed roles. The northern David Jones store later became Myer, while the former Boans premises eventually became David Jones. Supermarket and discount-retail areas were also reorganised. Coles was moved to a marketplace precinct, and other parts of the complex were adapted for new retail formats and tenants. A significant redevelopment took place during 1999 and 2000. Among its architectural features was a three-storey atrium at the eastern end of the fashion mall. The centre subsequently developed a series of distinct precincts, including a sky-roof atrium, a food-court and cinema zone, a marketplace containing Coles, a central fashion mall, department-store wings and a mall leading toward Kmart. Later improvements incorporated additional vegetation and sustainability-oriented technologies. The property was managed by AMP Shopping Centres from 1986. Ownership changed in the late 2010s and early 2020s. Scentre Group bought a 50% stake from AMP Capital in 2019 and assumed management in December of that year. Dexus bought AMP Capital's remaining 50% stake in 2021. The centre is therefore jointly owned by Scentre Group and Dexus, while operating under the Westfield identity. The centre's facilities extend beyond retail. It includes major department stores and supermarkets, an Hoyts cinema, public library services, office buildings, banking facilities, council-related uses and extensive undercover and rooftop open-air parking. The Booragoon bus station at the Riseley Street and Marmion Street intersection is an important Transperth interchange serving the southern suburbs. Redevelopment planning has continued into the 2020s. After earlier plans were shelved in December 2020, proposals incorporated land associated with the neighbouring Booragoon Civic Square Library. A program reported in 2021 included a fresh-food precinct, relocated Woolworths, Aldi, new dining and entertainment space, a nine-screen cinema, additional stores and a relocated food court. A second stage proposed a new fashion mall and an expanded David Jones. The plans were later enlarged, with a reported potential cost approaching A$800 million and a proposed area of approximately 114,620 square metres. Because the program has been revised repeatedly, current construction status and final scope require verification from the operator or owners.
- 2023
Expanded redevelopment proposal approved
[1]A revised scheme reported in February increased the proposed scale and cost, with approval following the announcement.
- 2021
Dexus acquires the other 50% interest
[1]Dexus purchased AMP Capital's remaining interest, creating the current joint-ownership structure.
- 2021
Redevelopment proposal publicly released
[1]Plans released in November proposed a large expansion with new food, retail, dining, entertainment and fashion facilities.
- 2019
Scentre Group becomes co-owner and manager
[1]Scentre Group acquired a 50% interest and began managing the centre in December.
- 2000
Redevelopment and precinct changes completed
[1]The redevelopment period added a prominent eastern atrium and reorganised parts of the centre's retail layout.
- 1999
Major redevelopment period begins
[1]A substantial redevelopment program commenced, continuing into 2000 and adding major architectural and retail changes.
- 1986
AMP Shopping Centres begins management
[1]AMP Shopping Centres began managing the property.
- 1972
Garden City opens
[1]The original three-anchor shopping centre opened and became a major retail focus for Perth's southern suburbs.
- 1971
Time capsule placed at the site
[1]Lady Lloyd Jones placed a time capsule in December during the development of the centre.
- 1970
Construction begins
[1]Hooker Corporation began construction of the planned Garden City shopping centre in Booragoon.
Products and positioning
A major regional shopping, dining, entertainment and civic destination for Perth's southern suburbs.
Department store retail · 1972
Department stores
Westfield Booragoon's department-store offer has historically included Myer and David Jones, which occupy major anchor positions in the complex. The two locations reflect the centre's retail evolution: the original David Jones site became Myer, while the former Boans site later became David Jones. These anchors provide broad fashion, beauty, homewares and general merchandise ranges and help define the centre's regional-destination positioning.
Grocery retail · 1972
Supermarkets and fresh food
Coles and Woolworths are the centre's principal supermarket anchors, supported by specialty food operators and marketplace-style retail. The centre's redevelopment proposals included a fresh-food precinct, a relocated Woolworths and a new Aldi, indicating an intended expansion of its grocery and everyday-needs offer.
Specialty retail · 1972
Fashion and specialty retail
The centre includes a broad fashion mall and multiple side malls populated by specialty retailers. Its regional format combines apparel, accessories, beauty, footwear, homewares and service businesses. A proposed second-stage redevelopment would add a new fashion mall with further stores and an expanded David Jones.
Leisure and hospitality
Dining and entertainment
Food-court dining, restaurants and cinema entertainment form a major part of the destination offer. Existing facilities include an Hoyts cinema and a food-court precinct. The 2021 redevelopment concept proposed an outdoor, two-level dining and entertainment precinct with more than 15 restaurants and stores and a nine-screen Hoyts complex.
Brand decisions
2023
Expand and revise the redevelopment schemeStrategyBackground
The redevelopment timetable and design were extended to allow the plans to be updated.
Action taken
The revised proposal increased the potential project cost to nearly A$800 million and the proposed centre area to approximately 114,620 square metres.
Aftermath
The enlarged plans were approved in February 2023 and were described as potentially making Westfield Booragoon the largest shopping centre in Western Australia.
Proposed redevelopment cost. Approximately A$500 million → Nearly A$800 million (2023 revised proposal)
2021
Proceed with a major centre redevelopmentStrategyBackground
Earlier redevelopment plans were shelved in December 2020. A new proposal followed the planned demolition and redevelopment of the neighbouring Booragoon Civic Square Library site.
Action taken
Funding was reported for an approximately A$500 million program covering fresh food, supermarkets, dining, entertainment, additional stores, a relocated food court and refurbishments.
Aftermath
The plans were approved in late 2021 but were subsequently extended and revised.
Proposed redevelopment cost. Approximately A$500 million (2021 proposal)
Recent events
- 2023
Revised redevelopment increases proposed scale[1]
Other
The redevelopment proposal was reported as expanding to almost A$800 million and approximately 114,620 square metres, potentially making the centre the largest shopping centre in Western Australia.
- 2021
Dexus acquires AMP Capital's remaining interest[1]
M&A
Dexus acquired the other 50% interest in the property from AMP Capital, resulting in joint ownership by Dexus and Scentre Group.
- 2021
Funding reported for major Booragoon redevelopment[1]
Other
Funding was reported for a proposed redevelopment initially valued at approximately A$500 million, including new retail, dining, fresh-food and entertainment facilities.
- 2019
Scentre Group acquires a 50% interest in Garden City Booragoon[1]
M&A · Leadership change
Scentre Group acquired a half interest in the centre from AMP Capital and became its manager in December 2019.
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