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Perth Crowds Showcase Australia’s Halloween 2025 Boom, With Record $500 Million Spend Forecast

Street closures alongside packed venues reflect a multi‑generational ritual reaching beyond children.

Overview

  • Thousands turned out across Perth, with Elstree Avenue in Coolbinia closed to traffic and hotspots on Stuart Street (Inglewood), Buxton Street (Mt Hawthorn) and George Street (East Fremantle).
  • An ARA–Roy Morgan survey projected a record $500 million in national Halloween spending in 2025, with one in five adults celebrating and average outlays rising to $103 per person.
  • ANZ forecast total customer spending of $2.32 billion for the week of October 25–31, up about 10 percent since 2022, underscoring broad retail momentum.
  • Home displays drew heavy investment and months of work, including a Perth resident who estimated spending $30,000, as participants emphasized neighbourhood connection over simple consumption.
  • Perth hosted family trick‑or‑treating alongside adult nightlife, festivals and zoo activations, reinforcing Halloween’s shift into an all‑ages community event.