From the early 1980s, virtually all of the residential real estate on the western side of Lord Street became home to commercial enterprises; the buildings remain, either single or duplex dwellings previously inhabited mostly by migrant families.

Other languages spoken at home included Mandarin 6.6%, Korean 2.7%, Cantonese 2.6%, Portuguese 2.0% and Spanish 1.9%.

Departing from the station are services such as the Prospector, AvonLink, tourist trains, and the Indian Pacific.

The Causeway is a road linking East Perth to Victoria Park on the other side of the Swan River.

There are also public recreation facilities for AFL and Cricket at Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square.

Educational facilities include Trinity College, a day school for boys, years 4–12.