List of mayors and lord mayors of Perth

Lord Mayor of Perth
Incumbent
Vacant
since March 2025
StyleThe Right Honourable Lord Mayor
AppointerCity of Perth
Inaugural holderJames T. Franklin
Formation1929

The lord mayor of Perth is the head of the local government for Perth, Western Australia. The position originated as chairman of the Perth Town Trust, which governed the settlement from 1838 to 1858. With the establishment of the Perth City Council in 1858, the leadership title continued to be chairman, becoming mayor in 1880. In 1929, the title was elevated to lord mayor to mark the centenary of the city's founding. This article lists all individuals who have served as chairman, mayor, and lord mayor of Perth.

The history of the City of Perth, a local government area of Western Australia is defined over three distinct periods:

  • From 1829 to 1838 — controlled by the Governor of Western Australia
  • From 1838 to 1858 — controlled by the Perth Town Trust
  • From 1858 to present — controlled by the Perth City Council, later renamed City of Perth