Westfield Innaloo
A major shopping centre serving Perth's northern suburbs from Innaloo, Western Australia.
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Overview
Westfield Innaloo is a major suburban shopping centre in Innaloo, approximately eight kilometres north-west of Perth's central business district in Western Australia. It occupies a prominent site at the corner of Scarborough Beach Road and Ellen Stirling Boulevard, within the wider Stirling City Centre area and close to Stirling railway station. The centre serves Innaloo, Woodlands and other northern Perth communities with a combination of supermarkets, department-store retail, specialty shops, food and beverage venues, entertainment and everyday services. The complex began in 1967 as Innaloo Shoppers Village. It was developed to support the expanding residential areas of Innaloo and Woodlands and opened with approximately 30 stores, including a Boans department store and a Woolworths supermarket. Its early development made it the second shopping centre constructed north of the Swan River. The centre expanded its retail offer in 1980 with the addition of Target and Coles. Coles Myer acquired the property in 1983, giving the centre a new ownership and operating context as suburban retail competition developed across Perth. In 1992 the complex was renamed Innaloo City Centre. That period also brought a substantial upgrade, including a 375-seat food court and the introduction of Kmart. Westfield Group acquired the centre in December 1996 and renamed it Westfield Innaloo, aligning the property with Westfield's national shopping-centre portfolio. During 2004 and 2005, the centre increased its size by more than 25 percent, adding over 30 specialty stores and relocating the Coles supermarket within the complex. A major change in the centre's corporate structure occurred in 2014, when the former Westfield Group was separated into Scentre Group and Westfield Corporation. Ownership and management of Westfield Innaloo transferred to Scentre Group, which continued to operate the property under the Westfield customer-facing brand. Around the same period, the centre received a new entrance, and Scentre Group acquired the adjacent Centro Innaloo, subsequently renaming that component Innaloo Megacentre. In December 2019, Scentre Group announced that it had deferred a proposed redevelopment estimated at $600 million. The plan would have more than doubled the complex to approximately 110,000 square metres of retail space, potentially placing it alongside Westfield Carousel as one of Western Australia's largest shopping destinations. The centre was also reportedly intended for a possible rebrand to Westfield Stirling in 2020, but that change had not occurred by March 2022. The proposed name raised sensitivities because it referenced James Stirling, the colonial figure after whom the City of Stirling is named; Stirling personally led the 1834 attack now known as the Pinjarra massacre. Westfield Innaloo therefore remains an established metropolitan shopping centre whose identity combines local suburban service, the Westfield retail brand and Scentre Group ownership.
History
Westfield Innaloo originated in 1967 as Innaloo Shoppers Village, a neighbourhood shopping centre developed for Innaloo and the newly expanding Woodlands area. It opened with around 30 stores, including a Boans department store and a Woolworths supermarket, and was the second shopping centre built north of the Swan River. The centre later broadened its anchor-retail mix: Target and Coles were added in 1980, reflecting the growing importance of suburban shopping centres in Perth. Coles Myer acquired the property in 1983. In 1992, the centre was renamed Innaloo City Centre and underwent an important expansion that included a 375-seat food court and a Kmart store. Westfield Group acquired the complex in December 1996 and changed its name to Westfield Innaloo. The Westfield identity connected the centre to a broader portfolio of Australian and international shopping properties while retaining its role as a local retail destination. The property grew significantly during 2004 and 2005. Its size increased by more than 25 percent, over 30 specialty stores were added and the Coles supermarket was relocated. These changes strengthened the centre's combination of anchor retailers and smaller specialty tenants. A later expansion of the wider site followed when Westfield acquired the adjacent Centro Innaloo and renamed it Innaloo Megacentre. A new entrance was also constructed, improving the physical presentation and access points of the complex. The corporate ownership structure changed in July 2014, when the former Westfield Group separated into Scentre Group and Westfield Corporation. Westfield Innaloo's ownership and management moved to Scentre Group, although the property continued operating under the Westfield brand. The centre is positioned at the intersection of Scarborough Beach Road and Ellen Stirling Boulevard, roughly eight kilometres north-west of Perth's central business district and approximately one kilometre from Stirling railway station. Its location places it within the Stirling City Centre area and gives it access to both local residents and the broader northern-suburbs catchment. In December 2019, Scentre Group deferred a proposed $600 million redevelopment. The plan would have increased the complex to approximately 110,000 square metres of retail space, more than doubling its size and potentially making it one of Western Australia's largest shopping centres alongside Westfield Carousel. The centre was also intended to be rebranded Westfield Stirling in 2020, but the proposed change had not occurred by March 2022. The possible name generated historical and cultural discussion because James Stirling, after whom the City of Stirling is named, personally led the 1834 attack on Bindjareb people now known as the Pinjarra massacre. Westfield Innaloo remains active under its existing name and continues to operate as a major suburban retail and services hub.
- 2019
Redevelopment deferred
[1]Scentre Group defers a proposed $600 million expansion and redevelopment.
- 2014
Ownership transfers to Scentre Group
[1]Following the separation of Westfield Group, ownership and management transfer to Scentre Group.
- 2005
Major expansion completed
[1]The centre grows by more than 25 percent, gains over 30 specialty stores and relocates Coles.
- 1996
Westfield acquires and renames the centre
[1]Westfield Group acquires the property in December and adopts the Westfield Innaloo name.
- 1992
Renamed Innaloo City Centre
[1]The centre changes name and adds a food court with approximately 375 seats and a Kmart store.
- 1983
Acquired by Coles Myer
[1]Coles Myer acquires the shopping centre.
- 1980
Target and Coles are added
[1]The centre expands its anchor-retail offer with Target and Coles.
- 1967
Innaloo Shoppers Village opens
[1]The centre opens with about 30 stores, a Boans department store and a Woolworths supermarket.
Products and positioning
A large suburban community shopping centre serving Perth's northern suburbs, combining essential retail, specialty stores, food and services under the Westfield brand.
Shopping centre · 1967
Westfield Innaloo retail precinct
The core offering is a multi-category suburban shopping-centre environment serving everyday and discretionary needs. Its tenant mix has historically included supermarkets, department stores, discount department stores, fashion and specialty retailers, food outlets and personal services. The centre's location near major roads and Stirling railway station supports a broad northern-Perth customer catchment.
Food and beverage · 1992
Food court and dining offer
A substantial food-court offer was added during the 1992 redevelopment, with capacity for approximately 375 seats. Food and beverage venues form part of the centre's convenience and leisure proposition, complementing supermarket shopping and specialty retail.
Shopping-centre extension · 2014
Innaloo Megacentre
The adjacent Centro Innaloo property was acquired by Westfield and renamed Innaloo Megacentre. It forms part of the broader Innaloo retail complex and extends the site's shopping-centre footprint.
Brand decisions
2020
Proposed Westfield Stirling nameOtherBackground
The centre was reportedly intended to receive a new name reflecting its location in the City of Stirling.
Action taken
A possible rebrand to Westfield Stirling was discussed, but the change was not implemented by March 2022.
Aftermath
The property continued to be known as Westfield Innaloo. The proposed name also prompted discussion about the historical legacy associated with James Stirling.
2019
Deferral of major redevelopmentStrategyBackground
Scentre Group had considered a large-scale redevelopment intended to more than double the centre's retail area and increase its regional significance.
Action taken
The company announced that the proposed approximately $600 million redevelopment would be deferred.
Aftermath
The planned expansion was not presented as proceeding on its original timetable. The existing centre continued operating under the Westfield Innaloo name.
Proposed redevelopment value. (2019)
Recent events
- 2022
Possible Westfield Stirling rebrand remains unimplemented[1]
Other
A proposed 2020 rebranding to Westfield Stirling had not been implemented by 13 March 2022. The suggested name attracted discussion because of its association with James Stirling and the history of the Pinjarra massacre.
- 2019
Scentre Group defers proposed Westfield Innaloo redevelopment[1]
Other
Scentre Group announced that it had deferred a proposed redevelopment valued at approximately $600 million. The project was intended to expand the complex to about 110,000 square metres of retail space and substantially increase its scale.
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