Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
cnr St Georges Tce & Cathedral Av Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Port Jackson Fig Tree
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | City of Perth | |
| State Register | Registered | 20 Oct 1995 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Jun 1973 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Anglican Church Inventory | YES | 31 Jul 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified {Trees} |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
|
City of Perth | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
Child Places
Physical Description
A Gothic building in brick and stone, important for both its architectural interest and its place in the religious life of the community'
History
Assessment 1979
Construction: foundation stone laid 1880, opened 8/8/1888; consecrated 15/11/1888
Architect: Edmund Blackett
Builder: various tenders - 1st by George Taylor, final tender for completion of building 1884 by E. Keane
Earlier church on the site begun 1841. Ref The Birth of a Cathedral; Geoffrey Berwick, Perth 1948
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6981 | A visitors' guide to Perth and suburbs : 1949 issue. | Book | 1949 |
| 8063 | Specification for St George's Cathedral. Stage 1: cathedral and bell tower refurbishment. Working copy. | Report | 2005 |
| 9129 | St George's Cathedral Perth. Stage 1 Cathedral and Belltower restoration works. | Conservation works report | 2008 |
| 7624 | St George's anglican cathedral group Perth : Strategic Conservation Plan Vols 1-2. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2002 |
| 5448 | Cathedral Square : a proposal for a new public square for Perth. | Report | 1999 |
| 6778 | Cathedral and community : a history of St George's Cathedral, Perth. | Book | 2001 |
| 7616 | Specification for St George's Cathedral Stage 1 Cathedral & Bell Tower Refurbishment. | Other | 2005 |
| 7617 | St George's Cathedral Group building fabric condition & safety audit. | Report | 2002 |
| 7811 | St George's Cathedral vision & Perth establishment precinct. | C D Rom | 2005 |
| 6630 | St Georges Cathedral : lighting concept report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2003 |
| 7957 | Restoring St George's | Other | 0 |
| 7625 | St George's Cathedral Perth structural enhancement : structural research & analysis report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2005 |
| 6451 | A short history and guide to Saint George's Cathedral. | Book | 1977 |
| 9929 | A new library and plaza for the City of Perth. | Other | 0 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Academic Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
16 Feb 2026Disclaimer
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