The easiest way is to use local WA plant and vegetation resources, then match what grows naturally in your exact part of Perth. For a practical starting point, focus on the City of Perth’s biodiversity material and WA native-plant lists for the coastal plain vs the hills, because Perth has different soil and vegetation zones.

How to check

  1. Look up the local area, not just “Perth” broadly. The coastal plain, inner suburbs, and hills can have different indigenous species.
  1. Use a native-vegetation or biodiversity map/dataset to see what remnant vegetation exists in your area. WA’s data portal includes a “Native Vegetation Extent” dataset for remnant vegetation mapping.
  1. Compare that with a local native-plant guide for Perth, then filter to species that are endemic to the Swan Coastal Plain or Perth’s specific soil type.
  1. If you want the most accurate answer for a street or block, check council environment pages or local bushland restoration guides, since they often list species by suburb or reserve.

Good Perth natives to start with

Common Perth-friendly native options listed by local sellers and guides include kangaroo paw, grevilleas, boronia, eucalyptus, banksia, melaleuca, and lomandra-type grasses. These are not all indigenous to the exact same micro- area, but they are commonly used because they suit Perth conditions well.

Best source mix

  • Local council biodiversity pages.
  • WA government vegetation datasets.
  • Perth-specific native plant guides.
  • Bushcare or restoration group lists for your suburb.

A simple rule

If a plant is described as “native to Perth” it may still be broader than “indigenous to your exact site.” “Indigenous” usually means it occurred there naturally before settlement, so the best match comes from local remnant vegetation records and suburb-level ecological guides.

TL;DR: use a Perth locality map or remnant-vegetation dataset first, then confirm species with Perth-specific native plant lists and council biodiversity resources.