🇻🇳 Top 10 Suburbs for Vietnamese in Perth
Perth's Vietnamese community is concentrated in the northern suburbs, particularly around the Mirrabooka-Marangaroo corridor. While smaller than the communities in Sydney and Melbourne, Perth's Vietnamese Australians have built active cultural organisations and food businesses that serve the wider community. This ranking uses ABS Census 2021 ancestry data.
Marangaroo WA 6064
Perth's most Vietnamese suburb at 10.2%. This northern suburb has a well-established Vietnamese community with local businesses and cultural associations. Affordable homes and proximity to Mirrabooka's Vietnamese amenities make it the community's residential heart.
Mirrabooka WA 6061
At 10.0%, Mirrabooka is the commercial centre of Vietnamese Perth. The Mirrabooka Square shopping centre area features Vietnamese restaurants and grocers, and the suburb's multicultural services support the diverse community.
Alexander Heights WA 6064
Adjacent to Marangaroo at 9.7%, Alexander Heights extends the northern Vietnamese corridor. The suburb offers family homes with a settled community feel, close to the Kingsway sporting and shopping precinct.
Koondoola WA 6064
At 7.9%, Koondoola provides affordable housing in the northern corridor. The suburb's Vietnamese community is part of a broader multicultural mix, with proximity to Mirrabooka's services and shops.
Bennett Springs WA 6063
At 7.3%, this newer suburb has attracted Vietnamese families with modern homes and developing infrastructure. Located between Mirrabooka and Ellenbrook, it represents the community's eastward expansion.
Girrawheen WA 6064
One of the original Vietnamese settlement suburbs at 7.0%. Girrawheen's long-established community has deep roots, with families who arrived in the early refugee waves still active in community organisations.
Ballajura WA 6066
At 6.5%, Ballajura offers established homes and good facilities east of the main Vietnamese corridor. The suburb's sporting clubs, schools, and community centre provide a settled family environment.
Darch WA 6065
At 6.4%, Darch represents the community's expansion into newer northern suburbs. Modern homes and proximity to Kingsway make it attractive for Vietnamese families seeking quality housing.
Noranda WA 6062
At 6.3%, Noranda is a well-established suburb east of Mirrabooka where Vietnamese families enjoy larger blocks, mature trees, and proximity to multiple shopping options.
Landsdale WA 6065
Completing Perth's top 10 at 5.3%, Landsdale's newer developments have attracted Vietnamese families alongside the suburb's broader multicultural community. The Kingsway and Wanneroo Road corridors provide retail and dining options.
📊 Methodology
Rankings are based on the proportion of residents who reported Vietnamese ancestry in the ABS Census 2021. Only suburbs within the Greater Perth area with a population of 500+ were included. "Vietnamese ancestry" refers to self-reported ancestry, which may differ from country of birth. A person can report up to two ancestries in the Census.