South Perth was first created for the 1950 state election and has existed continuously as an electorate since.

Grayden was the member for South Perth for 37 years, finally retiring in 1993.

The first major work on the freeway after it opened was the construction of a new interchange in South Perth in the 1970s.

By 1858, the area was officially marked on maps as "South Perth" and some roads had been constructed.

South Perth is an expensive area for land due to its location near the river and central business district.

Since he was released on 17 May 2007, he lives in South Perth.

He was born on 25 October 1960 in South Perth.

Its local government area is the City of South Perth.

In the late 1930s South Perth had developed as a desirable, respectable riverside suburb.

The ferry is popular for people to go to the zoo located in South Perth.