Nestled beside the verdant landscape of Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Subiaco lends itself to an invigorating and connected outdoor lifestyle. Spend your day wandering through 400 hectares of sublime vegetation, where enchanting tree-lined boulevards and biodiverse bush tracks meet artfully manicured flowerbeds. Even closer to Arco, the picturesque Mueller Park is a hub for community recreation, equipped with picnic amenities and play spaces. Whether you’re seeking an afternoon of solitude amongst sprawling vegetation or a picnic with loved ones beneath the towering gums, Subiaco provides endless opportunities to reconnect with nature.
A hub for world-class education, some of Perth’s finest schools are within close proximity of Arco. The esteemed Shenton College is just two train stops away, a co-educational state school revered for its comprehensive and inspiring approach to modern education. Having just opened its doors in 2021, Bob Hawke College is also within your local radius, an innovative secondary school complete with cutting-edge facilities, first-rate teachers and lush green surroundings. Ranked among the top 10 secondary schools in Australia, the acclaimed Perth Modern School is only a short stroll from Arco, renowned for its historic buildings, holistic curriculum and impressive alumni.
When it comes to wining and dining, Subiaco has established a reputation as one of Perth’s premier hospitality hubs. By day, immerse yourself in the neighbourhood’s happening cafe culture, where buzzing brunch spots and bespoke bakeries meet Instagrammable sandwich joints. In the evening, Subiaco transforms into a culinary playground chock-full with sophisticated wine bars, expansive gastropubs and critically acclaimed restaurants. Only a short stroll from the heart of vibrant Rokeby Road, Arco residents will have a plethora of delectable dining options within moments of their doorstep.
A retail destination through and through, Rokeby Road is synonymous with its abundance of luxury boutiques and homewares, defined by a particularly Parisian sensibility. Here, Australian fashion stalwarts combine with one-of-a-kind independent stores, coalescing in a diverse selection with something for everyone up its sleeve. This is matched by a variety of covetable food stores, featuring everything from family-owned green grocers to French patisseries. If you’re seeking home-grown fare, Subiaco’s bustling farmer’s market is held every Saturday on the corner of Bagot and Rokeby Road — a community haven brimming with fresh produce, bespoke deli goods and decadent baked treats.
The pinnacle of convenient inner-city living, Subiaco combines world-class urban amenities with a variety of local gems. Here, Arco residents are serviced by an efficient public transport network, with Subiaco Train Station just a leisurely 4-minute walk away, facilitating an effortless 10 minute journey to the heart of the CBD. Proximity to both Loftus Recreation Centre and Beatty Park Leisure Centre make factoring in a workout easy, while endless local walking trails allow you to exercise outdoors. Encompassed by cultural attractions such as the iconic Subiaco Giant, this well-rounded neighbourhood holds endless opportunities for discovery.