Subiaco Oval
Park Major Perth stadium formerly hosted AFL matches
Subiaco Oval in Perth was Western Australia’s primary stadium for AFL and major events for decades; visitors remember match-day rituals and the stadium’s role in local sporting history.
Subiaco Oval was a major sports stadium located in the suburb of Subiaco in Perth, Western Australia, and served as the city’s principal Australian rules football ground for many decades. It had a large spectator capacity and a long sporting history.
As a stadium it offered a rectangular playing surface surrounded by seated and terraced stands with capacity for tens of thousands of spectators. The venue hosted Australian Football League games, WAFL matches and other large events when it was in active use.
The ground was developed as a sporting venue in the early 20th century and grew into Perth’s main Australian rules football stadium during the 20th and early 21st centuries. Its role as the AFL venue ended in 2017 when major matches transferred to a newer stadium in Perth.
Subiaco Oval stood in the inner western suburb of Subiaco, roughly a few kilometres west of Perth’s central business district.
- Capacity: Seating capacity reached about 43,500 for major events, making it Perth's principal Australian rules football venue for much of the 20th century.
- Closure: The ground ceased hosting Australian Football League matches in 2017 when a new stadium in Perth took over as the city's major venue.
How to Get to Subiaco Oval #
Subiaco is a suburb of Perth accessible by train from Perth CBD to Subiaco Station, with a short walk to the precinct. Check local signage for the current status of the former stadium grounds.
Tips for Visiting Subiaco Oval #
- The stadium was decommissioned for large sporting events in 2017; much of the site was later demolished-check local heritage notices before visiting.
- If researching sporting history, visit the Subiaco Oval precinct for plaques and interpretive signage.
- Combine the site visit with a trip to the Subiaco town center for cafés and sporting memorabilia shops.
Best Time to Visit Subiaco Oval #
The stadium ceased regular high-level events after 2017; heritage interest peaks on weekends with local sporting history groups.
Weather & Climate near Subiaco Oval #
Subiaco Oval's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (769 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.
