Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Perth WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Perth, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Perth WA is 13,670 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Perth is $1,139 per week ($59,228 per year). Median rent in Perth is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Perth has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Perth has a population density of 3001.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Perth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perth is $1,950.

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Perth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Perth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,139/wk

$59,228 per year

#581 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 1 per bedroom

Perth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (7,383) Female 46.0% (6,289)

Population Density

3001.4

people per km²

13,670 people · 4.6 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,494

Family income/wk

Perth Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Perth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.4% 730 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.6% 1,220 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Perth Country of Birth

Australia

67.2%

England

10.1%

China

8.2%

India

7.0%

Hong Kong

1.6%

Indonesia

1.5%

Brazil

1.4%

France

1.2%

Iran

1.0%

Germany

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Perth Religion

No Religion

50.8%

Not stated

14.7%

Catholic

14.6%

Buddhism

4.6%

Hinduism

4.4%

Anglican

4.0%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Islam

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Perth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

85.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Perth Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

32.6%

Other

15.5%

SAL Tot

11.0%

Spanish

11.0%

Cantonese

9.3%

Vietnamese

9.1%

Italian

6.1%

Hindi

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Perth Employment

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Employed full-time

52.6% 5,635 people

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Employed part-time

21.2% 2,268 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 474 people

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Not in labour force

21.8% 2,335 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Perth Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

45.7%

Postgraduate Degree

18.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Certificate III/IV

14.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Perth Occupation

Professionals

42.4%

Managers

13.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

9.9%

Labourers

5.7%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Perth Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.6%

Engineering

17.2%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Health

11.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.7%

Creative Arts

6.6%

Information Technology

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Architecture & Building

4.1%

Education

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Perth Dwelling Types

Separate house

43.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

30.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Perth Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Perth Marital Status

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Married

26.7% 3,398

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Separated

3.3% 424

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Divorced

7.8% 990

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Widowed

1.5% 197

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Never married

60.6% 7,716

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Perth Ancestry

English

22.8%

Other

18.3%

Australian

14.4%

Chinese

12.5%

Irish

7.9%

Scottish

6.6%

Italian

4.7%

Indian

4.4%

German

3.1%

Vietnamese

2.1%

Filipino

1.8%

Korean

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Perth School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

51.0%

Primary — Government

19.2%

Secondary — Government

9.8%

Pre-school

8.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Primary — Catholic

3.1%

Secondary — Catholic

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Perth Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.0% 473

✅

No need for assistance

98.0% 23,582

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Perth Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.4% 1,935

—

Not a volunteer

82.6% 9,155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Perth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

4.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Perth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

36.3%

Walked only

24.3%

Bus

12.7%

Did not go to work

11.6%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Train

3.3%

Bicycle

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Truck

0.3%

Ferry

0.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Perth Car Ownership

0 vehicles

23.4%

1 vehicle

56.6%

2 vehicles

16.7%

3 vehicles

2.5%

4+ vehicles

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Perth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

29.8%

2 bedrooms

50.2%

3 bedrooms

16.5%

4 bedrooms

2.7%

5 bedrooms

0.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Perth Population Mobility

33.5%

moved in the last year

74.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Perth Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

300

Indigenous residents

23,948

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Perth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,193

Asthma

423

Arthritis

185

Diabetes

171

Heart disease

132

Cancer

104

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Perth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Perth Family Structure

Couple — no children

57.6%

Couple — children under 15

28.3%

Couple — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Perth Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 21

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 12

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Previously served

1.3% 146

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Never served

98.4% 10,962

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Perth Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

6.5% 718

—

Did not provide

93.5% 10,346

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Perth Children Ever Born

No children

71.1%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

11.6%

3 children

4.3%

4 children

1.3%

5+ children

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Perth When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

177

1971–1980

237

1981–1990

470

1991–2000

541

2001–2010

1,277

2011–2015

1,121

2016

309

2017

401

2018

587

2019

930

2020

448

2021

112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Perth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.8%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

6.1%

30+ hours

4.3%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Perth Household Size

1 person

44.1%

2 persons

39.7%

3 persons

10.2%

4 persons

4.5%

5 persons

1.1%

6+ persons

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Perth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

7,934

Moved from WA

2,266

Moved — same area (SA2)

618

Moved from overseas

399

Moved from VIC

206

Moved from NSW

182

Moved from QLD

175

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Perth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

12.2%

Blended family — no other children

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Perth Schools

schools nearby

government

1118

avg ICSEA score

14,188

total students

Perth Modern School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,472 students

1230

ICSEA

Mount Lawley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 543 students

1155

ICSEA

West Leederville Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 551 students

1146

ICSEA

Regent College Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 340 students

1142

ICSEA

St Paul's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 186 students

1141

ICSEA

St Columba's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 381 students

1140

ICSEA

St George's Anglican Grammar School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 596 students

1139

ICSEA

Perth College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 889 students

1138

ICSEA

North Perth Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 470 students

1135

ICSEA

Bob Hawke College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,972 students

1129

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 180 students

1124

ICSEA

Mercedes College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 910 students

1122

ICSEA

Trinity College Catholic

Combined · 4-12 · 1,347 students

1113

ICSEA

Highgate Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 943 students

1110

ICSEA

Mount Lawley Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,041 students

1103

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Perth Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,960/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Perth

Your weekly income

≈ $8,493/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,560/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Income: $1,314/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $960/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $980/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $920/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $1,319/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $1,061/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $100/wk

Wandina

Income: $1,001/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $60/wk

Perth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Roleystone

Pop: 6,848 Income: $871/wk Rent: $350/wk

Cannington

Pop: 6,875 Income: $781/wk Rent: $350/wk

Heathridge

Pop: 6,898 Income: $874/wk Rent: $370/wk

Dudley Park (WA)

Pop: 6,957 Income: $590/wk Rent: $310/wk

Belmont (WA)

Pop: 6,959 Income: $865/wk Rent: $350/wk

Bicton

Pop: 6,961 Income: $990/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perth

What is the population of Perth WA?

The population of Perth WA is 13,670 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3001.4 people per km².Perth is ranked #334 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Perth?

The median personal income in Perth WA is $1,139 per week, or $59,228 per year.The median household income is $1,960 per week.Family income is $2,494 per week.Perth is ranked #581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Perth?

Median rent in Perth WA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Perth ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Perth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perth WA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Perth?

The median age in Perth WA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Perth a good suburb to live in?

Perth is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 13,670.The median income is $1,139/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51230. All dollar figures in AUD.