What are the Best Markets for Students to Visit in Perth
Finding a living space in Perth is made easy with the many purpose-built student accommodations available at no additional cost. Apart from that there are many budget oriented best markets for students to save on their daily groceries and edibles including fashion clothing and accessories as well.
The city that is known for its superb weather, a lively urban charm, and a thriving nightlife is the cosmopolitan city of Perth. Ranked as the 7th most liveable city in the world, the city is also known for the urban markets for some affordable stuff and freshly grown eatables at nominal prices. Here are the 4 popular markets that students can throng and also checkout the food stalls and shops selling vintage and handmade products.
Perth is home to easily accessible buses, trains, trams, and ferries that are available for daily commute. Operated by Transperth, Perth offers a fleet of buses extending to the greater Perth metro area. There are Suburban rail services such as the Kings Park tram tour and a 10-minute ferry ride to South Perth.
A student accommodation that is highly popular and the preferred choice with international students has the nearest bus stop only a 3-minutes’ walk away from the residence and this makes it extremely convenient to reach the local markets. Students can also take a train from the nearby McIver Train Station which takes 5-minutes to reach on foot. Some of the popular weekend getaways are also the markets that are within accessible limits on foot and can be reached in just 16-minutes.
Also easily accessible are an array of shops, restaurants, and other outlets. Students can take a bus ride to reach The Waterford Plaza shopping centre. Additionally, beautiful gardens are located in the vicinity, to relax with friends also accessible on foot or is a short bus ride away.
Affordable Stuff
When not studying, university aspirants can check out some affordable stuff in Perth’s Vale Markets, a popular complex with a space that is large enough to accommodate and be host to 300 stalls. With just a nominal fee to pay for entry, students living on a budget are benefitted the most as they can get hold of some affordable items like fashion accessories, furniture, clothing, CDs , and gifts available near most of the student accommodation Perth. Students can also look for several war memorabilias offering an extensive range of militaria. The store also has a significant selection of reference books with some rare collections of books on Australian Regimental histories dating back to the Vietnam war in 1970. This shopping arena is open every Sunday from 7am to 2pm also having eating stalls to satisfy sudden hunger crunches and the only resort to some fresh vegetables for a healthy meal.
Shopping Hotspots
Students can plan their day out in the various shopping hotspots available in the city. They can head to The Murray and Hay Street Malls which is a pedestrian only street market in Perth to discover some of the finest in fashion, jewelry, and accessories and is a treasure trove for many visiting the mall. The Carillon City, Piccadilly Plaza and Trinity Arcade are the other shopping hangouts offering an array of choices with shops like English-Tudor themed London Court famous for display of gemstones, Australian souvenirs and unique gifting options as well. Here, one can get a hold of some really affordable stuff. Those in search of some upmarket options can head to West End, well-known for its international fashion houses and labels holding some famous brands alongside other stores situated on the Champs-Élysées and Rodeo Drive. Wellington street is also in with some independent fashion houses and boutiques to grab some high brand fashion stuff and clothing.
Straight from the Farm
The Growers Green Market is a farmer’s zone with everything that is fresh and green is available here alongside some genuine eatables. Students who are on the lookout for some affordable food, can come across the outlet for growers and makers with great opportunities to interact with them and also check out some freshly stocked edibles sold in outlets like Wambyn Olive Farm and Ringwould Farmhouse Cheese. There are food trucks from 2 Sisters Tacos, Weatherworks, and Darkstar Coffee, to name a few. Created with the sole aim of having a genuine alternative to the expensive supermarkets and malls, this place sells a range of take home fresh ingredients for healthy cooking and is very advantageous for students to get fresh vegetables at wholesale prices. Additionally, the market also supports the South Fremantle Senior High School with a part of the profit that goes as donation to the institution to help in improving the school amenities. There are award winning sustainability programs like the Green Room used for growing vegetables for the school’s permaculture kitchen garden, and also working on seedlings for bush regeneration projects. The market opens for the public on Sundays 8AM to 12PM also offering the Big Market Day.
Apart from living in economically classed purpose-built student accommodation Perth, the city offers these popular markets for students to shop in an affordable way. The markets cater to clothing, accessories, edibles, veggies, and more available at a very nominal price that goes easy on the pocket.