Shenton Park, WA: suburb profile

The population of Shenton Park WA is 4,638 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shenton Park is $1,145 per week ($59,540 per year). Median rent in Shenton Park is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Shenton Park has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Shenton Park has a population density of 1,394 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Shenton Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shenton Park is $2,980.

Population
4,638
Census 2021
Median income
$1,145/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Shenton Park vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Shenton Park is $1,145 a week, 42% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 67th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $100 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 41, the same age as in the typical WA suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureShenton ParkTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,145/wk$806/wk +42%$766/wk
Household income$2,313/wk$1,722/wk +34%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$320/wk +31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,980/mo$1,759/mo +69%$1,733/mo
Median age4141 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.2%18.6% −0.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Shenton Park, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Shenton Park Population

4,638 residents at the 2021 Census.

Shenton Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,145/wk
$59,540 per year
Ranked 562 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,980/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Shenton Park Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,313/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 18.2%

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

Median rent in Shenton Park against your income

About $10,023 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,893/wk
Rent share 18.2%

Shenton Park Schools

26
schools nearby
16
government
1151
avg ICSEA score
13,758
total students
Perth Modern School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,472 students
1230
ICSEA
John XXIII College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 1,492 students
1186
ICSEA
Quintilian School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 160 students
1182
ICSEA
Nedlands Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 473 students
1180
ICSEA
Rosalie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 470 students
1178
ICSEA
Hollywood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 358 students
1174
ICSEA
Floreat Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 571 students
1173
ICSEA
Subiaco Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 706 students
1169
ICSEA
Churchlands Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 481 students
1169
ICSEA
St Thomas' Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 176 students
1169
ICSEA
Wembley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 756 students
1166
ICSEA
Jolimont Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 421 students
1164
ICSEA
Shenton College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,757 students
1160
ICSEA
West Leederville Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 551 students
1146
ICSEA
Moerlina School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 50 students
1143
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

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

All schools near Shenton Park, with a map

Shenton Park Map

Shenton Park, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Shenton Park, Western Australia: 31.9557°S, 115.8089°E

Shenton Park Schools (26)

People in Shenton Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (2,193) Female 52.7% (2,443)

Population Density

1,394
people per km²
4,638 people · 3.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,507
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.1%
China
1.7%
Malaysia
1.5%
Scotland
1.4%
New Zealand
1.4%
South Africa
1.3%
India
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.1%
French
0.9%
Spanish
0.8%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.7%
Indonesian
0.6%
Japanese
0.6%
Russian
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.2%
Australian
32.4%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
12.8%
Chinese
6.9%
German
3.1%
Italian
3.1%
Dutch
2.3%
Indian
2.3%
Polish
1.7%
French
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.9%
Catholic
15.7%
Anglican
13.1%
Not stated
5.8%
Uniting Church
2.3%
Buddhism
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Hinduism
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.0% 1,813
Separated
2.1% 78
Divorced
10.3% 383
Widowed
4.6% 172
Never married
33.9% 1,257

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.8%
Couple: no children
23.6%
Couple: no children under 15
15.6%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.5%
2 persons
29.6%
3 persons
14.4%
4 persons
17.0%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Shenton Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,776 occupied private dwellings in Shenton Park at the 2021 Census, 31.8% were rented, 36.7% owned outright and 27.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.2% 57 dwellings
Owned outright
36.7% 651 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.5% 488 dwellings
Rented
31.8% 565 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
13.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.8%
2 bedrooms
24.4%
3 bedrooms
39.9%
4 bedrooms
21.8%
5 bedrooms
4.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
0.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.9%
1 vehicle
47.3%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3 vehicles
8.0%
4+ vehicles
2.5%

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

Work, income and education in Shenton Park

Employment

Employed full-time
37.7% 1,283 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 902 people
Unemployed
2.8% 95 people
Not in labour force
33.0% 1,121 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
59.5%
Managers
16.6%
Clerical & Administrative
7.5%
Community & Personal Service
5.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.1%
Sales Workers
3.1%
Labourers
2.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
30.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.7%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Bus
9.4%
Walked only
8.3%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Bicycle
5.2%
Train
3.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.9%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
89.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
47.4%
Postgraduate Degree
27.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.3%
Certificate III/IV
6.0%
Certificate I/II
0.7%

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

Field of Study

Health
21.4%
Management & Commerce
21.3%
Society & Culture
18.1%
Engineering
9.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.7%
Education
7.0%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Architecture & Building
4.0%
Information Technology
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
46.3%
Secondary: Government
25.3%
Pre-school
8.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Vocational Education
5.2%
Secondary: Catholic
3.4%
Primary: Catholic
2.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.5%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
433
Asthma
158
Arthritis
102
Heart disease
85
Diabetes
72
Lung condition
69
Cancer
65
Stroke
41
Dementia
35
Kidney disease
20

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 483
Did not provide
86.1% 2,987

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
29.7% 1,031
Not a volunteer
70.3% 2,446

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.5% 16
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.6% 91
Never served
96.8% 3,374

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.0%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
31.0%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
3.9%
5+ children
0.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
47
1961: 1970
142
1971: 1980
169
1981: 1990
206
1991: 2000
155
2001: 2010
303
2011: 2015
176
2016
35
2017
49
2018
35
2019
75
2020
34
2021
16

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

Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
43.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,670
Moved from WA
389
Moved: same area (SA2)
190
Moved from overseas
77
Moved from VIC
29
Moved from NSW
20
Moved from QLD
13
Moved from SA
8
Moved from NT
3
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.5%
5: 14 hours
35.2%
15: 29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
7.4%
Did not do domestic work
16.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.3%
Step family: no other children
6.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Shenton Park

The closest suburb to Shenton Park is Daglish, 0.5 km away.

Daglish
0.5 km away · income $957/wk · rent $295/wk
Jolimont
1.1 km away · income $900/wk · rent $300/wk
Subiaco
1.7 km away · income $1,330/wk · rent $438/wk
Floreat
2.5 km away · income $1,215/wk · rent $600/wk
Nedlands
2.6 km away · income $1,121/wk · rent $500/wk
Wembley
2.8 km away · income $1,054/wk · rent $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shenton Park

What is the population of Shenton Park WA?

The population of Shenton Park WA is 4,638 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,394 people per km². Shenton Park is ranked #1,676 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shenton Park?

The median personal income in Shenton Park WA is $1,145 per week, or $59,540 per year. The median household income is $2,313 per week. Family income is $3,507 per week. Shenton Park is ranked #562 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shenton Park?

Median rent in Shenton Park WA is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Shenton Park ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shenton Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shenton Park WA is $2,980. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shenton Park?

The median age in Shenton Park WA is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shenton Park a good suburb to live in?

Shenton Park is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,638. The median income is $1,145/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 51346. All dollar figures in AUD.