It heads northeast towards the Morley area, terminating in a cul de sac near Coode Street.

It is part of State Route 53, which connects The Esplanade in Perth, near The Bell Tower, to Tonkin Highway in Cullacabardee, at the southern edge of Whiteman Park.

It is one of the most heavily patronised bus corridors in Perth, served by Transperth's most frequent[citation needed][original research?]

[9] Beaufort Street was widened between Central Avenue, Inglewood and Queens Crescent, Mount Lawley.

[needs update] Beaufort Street's intersection with Central Avenue was also upgraded, with additional turning lanes and modified traffic light signals.