Point Zero is the official marker from which all distances to Perth are measured, symbolising the city's centre and civic heart.
Located on the south-east corner of the Old Treasury building, at the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and St Georges Terrace, Point Zero has a rich history. The site was originally chosen during the building's operation as Western Australia's first post office. Although the post office closed in 1923, Point Zero was officially adopted as the city's distance marker two years later, in 1925.
An understated plaque commemorating this adoption was installed in 1975, quietly marking the spot that defines Perth's geographic and symbolic centre.
Today, Point Zero remains the reference point for all distances measured to and from Perth, not only within Western Australia but worldwide. It also stands as a historic cornerstone of the revitalised Cathedral Square precinct—representing a return of vibrancy and activity to the place where Perth's story began.
Visitors to Cathedral Square can pause at Point Zero to connect with the city's heritage and reflect on Perth's ongoing journey from its origins to the present day.
Located on the south-east corner of the Old Treasury building, at the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and St Georges Terrace, Point Zero has a rich history. The site was originally chosen during the building's operation as Western Australia's first post office. Although the post office closed in 1923, Point Zero was officially adopted as the city's distance marker two years later, in 1925.
An understated plaque commemorating this adoption was installed in 1975, quietly marking the spot that defines Perth's geographic and symbolic centre.
Today, Point Zero remains the reference point for all distances measured to and from Perth, not only within Western Australia but worldwide. It also stands as a historic cornerstone of the revitalised Cathedral Square precinct—representing a return of vibrancy and activity to the place where Perth's story began.
Visitors to Cathedral Square can pause at Point Zero to connect with the city's heritage and reflect on Perth's ongoing journey from its origins to the present day.