Cinemas in Perth

Perth's three cinema options for families split cleanly: one indoor complex in the CBD, and two outdoor screens that the Rooftop Movies site says only run during the warmer months. Which you pick depends less on the film than on how old your kids are and how late they can stay up.

Palace Cinemas Raine Square is the year-round choice, and the one that takes children from age 3. The Rooftop Movies site describes it as a luxury complex with nine standard cinemas and four Platinum boutique screens fitted with Spanish-made leather recliners, plus four bars and a rooftop terrace over Yagan Square. Reviewers rate the Platinum experience highly, with gnocchi and pizza brought to your seat, though several note service can slow when one staff member is covering multiple roles. Birthday party packages come with function spaces. It is pram friendly, reachable by underground train from Perth Station, and busiest on Wednesdays around midday, with Thursday the quietest day.

Rooftop Movies trades the recliners for beanbags and deckchairs with sunset views, and reviewers call the setting genuinely memorable. It suits older children who are fine with an evening outing, cold air after dark, and background noise from nearby venues, which regulars say is part of the deal. Moonlight Cinema Perth is the more relaxed BYO version: a lawn in Kings Park, food trucks, bean bag hire, and bring-your-own picnics and low chairs. It is pram friendly and listed as good for toddlers, but the late start and crowd density make it a better fit for children aged 6 and up. Both outdoor venues reward arriving early, as good spots fill fast.