The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Australia, from 22 November to 1 December 1962.
Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth. They were held after the 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.
Thirty-five nations sent a total of 863 athletes to the Perth Games which were officially opened by HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
