Perth Airport’s commercial division, Skyfields, has started work on a major greenfield expansion on the airport estate, unveiling plans for a new mixed‑use destination called Dunreath Green. The site occupies 26 hectares fronting Dunreath Drive and the Tonkin Highway and marks the first substantial land growth at the airport since the 1990s.
What will be built at Dunreath Green?
The precinct is being positioned for a combination of retail, lifestyle and entertainment uses, enabling developments that are typically impossible in suburban centres because of scale — examples cited include large-format leisure concepts and flagship showrooms. Dunreath Green neighbours an established retail cluster that already includes outlets such as Costco and DFO, which together attract an estimated 4 million visitors a year.
- Site area: 26 hectares (Dunreath Green)
- Proximity to CBD: around 15 minutes’ drive
- Existing nearby retail: Costco, DFO
- Estimated annual visitors: 4 million
Transport and housing links
The new development benefits from direct access to the Redcliffe Station rail line. Skyfields says the connection places the precinct within a 30-minute commute for 80% of Perth’s metropolitan population, and notes a train fare of A$2.80 from the CBD to Redcliffe. After the state government published a draft Redcliffe Station Precinct Improvement Plan, Skyfields indicated it intends to integrate Dunreath Green with a planned transit‑oriented town centre that will include residential components aimed at improving housing affordability locally.
“The completion of site preparation works at Dunreath Green signals Skyfields’ transition into a major delivery phase,”
Dan Sweet, Perth Airport’s chief property officer, highlighted the rarity of large, centrally located sites and described the opportunity to create what he termed a “world‑class destination” in Perth.
Developer strategy and scale
Skyfields identifies itself as a build-and-hold operator and plans to retain long-term stewardship of the precinct while seeking development partners. The company also intends to bring more than 250 hectares of non‑aviation, mixed‑use development land to market over the coming decade across the airport estate. Skyfields currently manages roughly 600 leases and reports a vacancy rate of below 1% across those assets, indicating strong tenant demand in its existing portfolio.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Dunreath Green site area | 26 hectares |
| Planned land to market (next decade) | 250+ hectares |
| Existing leases managed | ~600 |
| Reported vacancy rate | <1% |
The development signals a shift in the airport’s commercial strategy from landholding to active precinct delivery. For shoppers, leisure operators and residents, Dunreath Green promises larger-scale offerings within close reach of the central business district, supported by rail links and an established customer base. Skyfields’ stated intention to remain as long-term manager suggests the airport will retain a hands-on role as the precinct evolves.
