List of mayors and lord mayors of Perth
| Lord Mayor of Perth | |
|---|---|
| Incumbentsince March 2025 Vacant | |
| Style | The Right Honourable Lord Mayor | 
| Appointer | City of Perth | 
| Inaugural holder | James T. Franklin | 
| Formation | 1929 | 
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