The square is named after Yagan, a prominent Noongar warrior from the early 19th century.
The Perth Digital Tower’s circular design is intended to mimic a digital version of a campfire, a traditional meeting place.
Landscape planting throughout the square prioritizes native Western Australian species that reflect the local ecology.
The area is specifically designed to facilitate the 'connecting' of the city’s historic central area with the northern cultural precinct.
The design uses a series of steel 'canopy' structures that provide shade while referencing the form of local flora.
Yagan Square is a central public space in Perth designed to bridge the city's CBD and the cultural district of Northbridge. It features the iconic Perth Digital Tower, a 45-metre tall circular screen that displays digital art and community broadcasts. The site is built on land traditionally significant to the Whadjuk Noongar people, with landscape architecture meant to represent the six seasons of the Noongar calendar. The precinct includes native flora, elevated walkways, and outdoor dining areas. It functions as a primary pedestrian thoroughfare between the Perth Busport and the Perth Train Station. Various local businesses and food outlets operate within the ground-level and mezzanine spaces. The architecture incorporates steel canopies inspired by the patterns of the local landscape and the reeds of the ancient wetlands that once occupied the site. It serves as a hub for community events, markets, and public art installations.
The base of the Digital Tower looking upwards, or from the upper-level pedestrian bridges for a wide-angle view of the square.
Walk the elevated pathways to get an overview of the architectural design and the surrounding city skyline.
Visit during the early evening to view the digital content on the tower when it is most visible against the sunset.
Check the official development website for rotating outdoor exhibitions or community events scheduled during your visit.
Avoid rushing through the square; it is designed for lingering and appreciating the Indigenous-inspired landscape and art.
Casual dress code; standard public conduct applies. Walking paths are high-traffic, so remain aware of pedestrians.
