Galleria Shopping Centre
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UnclaimedA major shopping centre in Morley, Western Australia, northeast of Perth.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Galleria Shopping Centre is a large suburban shopping centre in Morley, Western Australia, approximately eight kilometres northeast of Perth's central business district. It serves the northeastern Perth metropolitan area and combines department-store, supermarket, discount-department, specialty retail, dining, entertainment and public-transport functions. The centre is commonly described as one of Western Australia's largest shopping centres and has historically accommodated several major anchor retailers alongside roughly 300 specialty stores. The current Galleria complex was created by consolidating three earlier retail precincts: Morley Shopping Centre, Morley City Shopping Centre and Boans Shopping Centre. The Boans complex was destroyed by fire in June 1986, helping prompt the redevelopment that ultimately produced the present centre. Construction began in the late 1980s through a joint project involving Colonial Mutual and Coles Myer. The first stage opened in 1988 with Coles and Kmart Australia, while a substantial later stage added Myer and a Greater Union cinema. The enlarged centre was officially opened on 26 September 1994. Galleria's ownership and operating identity changed several times. Coles Myer and Colonial Mutual sold the centre to Westfield Group in 1996, after which it was known as Westfield Galleria. Centro Properties Group acquired it from Westfield in 2003 and renamed it Centro Galleria, while Westfield continued operating the property during a transition period. The centre later became part of the Federation Centres portfolio and then Vicinity Centres following Federation's 2015 rebranding and merger with Novion Property Group. Perron Group acquired a 50 percent interest in 2012, creating a co-ownership arrangement with the centre's institutional property interests. The centre was briefly promoted as Galleria 220 in 2012, reflecting the reported number of stores, before returning to the shorter Galleria name. Its retail mix has included supermarkets, department stores, discount department stores, fashion and specialty shops, restaurants, services, cinema entertainment and recreation. An Aldi store opened beside the complex in March 2017 after the former Morley Library site was repurposed. Galleria has also experienced operational disruptions and changes in its entertainment offer. A transformer explosion near the Woolworths loading-bay area on 3 February 2015 killed two people and seriously injured others. In September 2025, the Greater Union Morley cinema closed after its final screening, ending the Greater Union name's use at an Australian cinema location. The cinema had retained its original branding from its 1994 opening. A major expansion was first announced in 2013. A revised proposal approved in 2019 contemplated a substantial increase in floor space and parking capacity, but implementation was delayed for years. By 2024, the lack of visible progress had contributed to retailer departures, closed areas and local criticism. Vicinity later announced a smaller redevelopment valued at $240 million. Construction began in September 2025 and is expected to finish in late 2026. The revised project focuses on revitalising the existing malls, adding an alfresco dining and entertainment precinct called The Terrace, and introducing a new cinema operated by Hoyts and Ace Cinemas. Myer separately announced a refurbishment of its Galleria store, expected to be completed in October 2026. Galleria is also connected to multiple Transperth bus services through the Galleria bus station.
History
Galleria developed from a group of retail centres serving Morley rather than from a single purpose-built property. The relevant sites included Morley Shopping Centre, anchored by Coles and Kmart, Morley City Shopping Centre, associated with Woolworths and Target, and Boans Shopping Centre. A fire destroyed the Boans complex in June 1986. Colonial Mutual and Coles Myer subsequently pursued a joint redevelopment that would combine the separate sites into a larger integrated shopping centre. Construction began in the late 1980s. The first stage opened in 1988 with Coles and Kmart Australia. The project was expanded during the early 1990s, with the major later stage incorporating Myer and a Greater Union cinema. The enlarged centre was formally opened on 26 September 1994. The 1994 redevelopment was designed by Los Angeles-based RTKL Associates with the local practice Oldham Boas Ednie-Brown Architects, Planners & Interior Designers, now associated with The Buchan Group. The completed centre established Galleria as a major suburban retail destination northeast of Perth. In 1996, Coles Myer and Colonial Mutual sold the property to Westfield Group for $289 million. The centre was renamed Westfield Galleria and operated within Westfield's shopping-centre network. Centro Properties Group acquired the centre from Westfield for $414 million in 2003. The property was renamed Centro Galleria, although Westfield continued managing it until late 2004, when Centro assumed management. During the transition, the entrance to the Greater Union cinema from the upper-deck parking area was removed and replaced with a small outdoor dining piazza. Perron Group acquired a 50 percent stake in 2012, creating a co-ownership structure. That year the centre was marketed as Galleria 220, a name referring to its reported store count, and later returned to Galleria. Centro rebranded as Federation Centres in 2013, and the centre adopted the shorter Galleria name in November of that year. Federation Centres became Vicinity Centres in 2015 after merging with Novion Property Group. The property has undergone incremental change alongside its ownership transitions. A new second-level area was created for Rebel Sport in 2008. Aldi opened outside the complex in March 2017, replacing the former Morley Library site. The centre remained a significant retail and transport node, with numerous specialty retailers and Transperth bus services operating from Galleria bus station. Galleria's history also includes serious incidents. On 3 February 2015, a transformer near the Woolworths loading-bay area exploded, killing two people and seriously injuring others. On 29 August 2025, a utility vehicle was driven into the centre during the early morning in an attempted forced entry to a store. The driver was arrested nearby and no injuries were reported. Plans for a comprehensive redevelopment were first announced in 2013. A revised proposal received approval on 11 February 2019. The earlier concept would have greatly increased the centre's floor area and parking supply, but progress remained limited. By July 2024, apart from minor works and relocation of a drainage basin, most of the redevelopment had not begun. Retailer departures and closed sections contributed to local frustration and criticism of the delay. Vicinity stated in February 2025 that work would begin later that year. On 20 August 2025 it announced a smaller $240 million scheme, centred on renewal of the existing malls and a new alfresco dining and entertainment precinct called The Terrace. The revised plan also includes a cinema intended to be operated by Hoyts and Ace Cinemas. Construction started in September 2025 and was expected to finish in late 2026. The existing Greater Union Morley cinema closed after its final session on 14 September 2025, ending the Greater Union name's presence in Australian cinema operations. Myer separately announced a store refurbishment expected to finish in October 2026.
- 2025
Reduced redevelopment begins
[1]Vicinity announced a revised redevelopment and construction commenced in September.
- 2017
Aldi opens beside the complex
[1]Aldi opened at the former Morley Library site outside the main complex.
- 2015
Vicinity Centres identity adopted
[1]Federation Centres became Vicinity Centres after merging with Novion Property Group.
- 2012
Perron Group acquires half interest
[1]Perron Group acquired a 50 percent interest and entered a co-ownership arrangement.
- 2008
Rebel Sport area added
[1]A new second-level area was constructed for Rebel Sport.
- 2003
Centro acquisition
[1]Centro Properties Group acquired the centre and renamed it Centro Galleria.
- 1996
Westfield acquisition and rebranding
[1]Westfield Group acquired the centre and renamed it Westfield Galleria.
- 1994
Expanded centre officially opens
[1]The enlarged centre, including Myer and Greater Union, officially opened on 26 September.
- 1988
First Galleria stage opens
[1]The initial stage opened with Coles and Kmart Australia.
- 1986
Boans complex destroyed by fire
[1]A fire destroyed the Boans shopping complex in June, helping lead to the consolidation and redevelopment that produced Galleria.
Products and positioning
A large metropolitan shopping and entertainment destination serving Morley and northeastern Perth, with a broad convenience-led retail mix, major anchor tenants, specialty stores, food and beverage, services and public-transport access.
Department stores and supermarkets · 1988
Major retail anchors
Galleria's anchor offer has included department-store and supermarket operators such as Myer, Coles and Woolworths, together with Kmart Australia. These stores provide core household, grocery, apparel and general-merchandise traffic and have been central to the centre's role as a broad-based suburban shopping destination.
Fashion, technology, lifestyle, health and beauty · 1994
Specialty retail
The centre accommodates a large specialty-retail mix, historically numbering approximately 300 stores. The categories span fashion, technology, lifestyle goods, health and beauty, personal services and other everyday needs, complementing the larger anchor tenants.
Food, beverage and entertainment · 1994
Dining and entertainment
Dining and entertainment have formed a recurring part of Galleria's offer, including the former Greater Union Morley cinema and outdoor dining areas. The redevelopment plan adds The Terrace, an alfresco dining and entertainment precinct, and proposes a new cinema operated by Hoyts and Ace Cinemas.
Brand decisions
2025
Reduced-scope redevelopment selectedStrategyBackground
After years of delay and criticism, Vicinity reassessed the earlier expansion concept.
Action taken
Vicinity announced a $240 million redevelopment focused on revitalising the existing malls, creating The Terrace dining and entertainment precinct, and adding a new cinema.
Aftermath
Construction began in September 2025, with completion expected in late 2026.
Redevelopment value. $240 million (Announced 20 August 2025)
2025
Greater Union cinema closureOtherBackground
The long-running Greater Union Morley cinema operated from the centre's 1994 expansion and retained its original branding.
Action taken
Event Cinemas closed the cinema after its final session on 14 September.
Aftermath
The closure ended the Greater Union branding at Australian cinemas and preceded the planned cinema component of the redevelopment.
2019
Revised redevelopment approvedStrategyBackground
A revised expansion proposal followed several years of planning.
Action taken
Approval was granted on 11 February for a redevelopment that would have substantially enlarged the centre and its parking supply.
Aftermath
The approved concept did not promptly translate into major construction, leading to community frustration and retailer departures.
2013
Major redevelopment proposedStrategyBackground
The owners announced plans for a major expansion of Galleria, reflecting the centre's ageing facilities and competitive position in Perth's retail market.
Action taken
A large-scale redevelopment concept was developed, including significant increases in floor area and parking capacity.
Aftermath
The original scheme was revised and later approved in 2019, but construction was substantially delayed.
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