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Morley Galleria Shopping Centre
When the Boans department store tragically burned down in 1986, it paved the way for something new. The Morley area, consisting of a mix of drive-ins, shops and residential street, was ready for renewal. In response, developers joined forces to transform the site into a modern shopping precinct.
Construction began in the late 1980s, with a phased rollout: first Coles and Kmart, then the addition of Myer and a big Event (Greater Union) Cinemas complex in 1994. The centre officially opened on 26 September 1994.
A merging of markets
The new centre wasn't built on vacant land. It replaced three separate hubs: the old Morley Shopping Centre (with Coles and Kmart), Morley City (with Woolworths and Target) and the old Boans complex. All were cleared to make way for the unified Galleria’s sweeping layout.
The architectural design, a collaboration between LA’s RTKL Associates and local firm Oldham Boas Ednie‑Brown (now The Buchan Group), delivered a two-storey retail layout with sprawling corridors and a grand atrium.
Shopping centre by the numbers
Situated about 8–9 km northeast of Perth’s CBD, the Morley Galleria spans over 73,000 m², making it one of WA’s largest. It features two levels of shops plus two levels of parking, home to around 166 stores and five major anchor tenants. Major retailers include Myer, Kmart, Target, ALDI, Coles, Woolworths, and Greater Union Cinemas (now Event Cinemas). Later additions included a Rebel Sports extension in 2008.
July 2021
Changing hands—but staying centre stage
Ownership of Galleria evolved several times:
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Coles Myer and Colonial Mutual sold Galleria to Westfield Group for $289 million—it became Westfield Galleria.
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Centro Properties Group purchased it for $414 million, rebranding it Centro Galleria. Management officially shifted by late 2004.
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Perron Group joined as a 50% co-owner. Galleria rebranded simply as Galleria in line with Centro’s national naming strategy, later becoming part of Federation Centres’ portfolio.
Vicinity Centres and Perron Investments currently co-own and manage the centre.
Plans for tomorrow
Despite its success, the mall’s look has dated since the 90s, with locals calling for a refresh. Planning for a major upgrade began back in 2013, but it’s only now that action is unfolding.
Finally, a $240 million revitalisation is underway—works started in September 2025 and are expected to wrap up by late 2026. This makeover includes:
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A full facelift of fashion and lifestyle areas across two levels,
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A new alfresco dining zone known as The Terrace,
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A revamped Centre Court with more casual dining,
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And a refreshed entertainment/lifestyle precinct.
Getting there—and around
The Galleria has long been a transit anchor. A bus station opened alongside the mall on 1 July 1994, replacing Perth’s first bus station (opened in Morley back in 1972). In December 2024, it was renamed Galleria Bus Station following the launch of the new Morley railway station nearby.
May 2024
