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Peppermint Grove

WA 6011 • Greater Perth

1,597
Population (2021)
$78,052
Median Income
1.07 km²
Area
$440/wk
Median Rent
PrestigiousHeritageRiverfrontAffluentFamily-Friendly

About Peppermint Grove

Peppermint Grove is one of Australia's most exclusive suburbs, located along the Swan River approximately 10 kilometres west of the Perth CBD. With just 1,600 residents and a median age of 42, it is the smallest local government area in Western Australia, governed by its own shire council. The suburb is renowned for its stately heritage homes, tree-lined streets, and exceptionally high median household incomes — among the highest in the nation.

Residents enjoy a prestigious riverfront lifestyle with access to the Freshwater Bay foreshore, Manners Hill Park, and proximity to the boutique shops and cafes of Claremont and Cottesloe. The suburb is home to elite private schools including Presbyterian Ladies' College and Methodist Ladies' College. Peppermint Grove attracts established families and professionals who value heritage character, privacy, and Perth's most prestigious address.

Peppermint Grove falls under postcode 6011 and is governed by Peppermint Grove Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cottesloe electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6011
Urban Area
Perth - West
LGA / Council
Peppermint Grove
Federal Electorate
Curtin
State Electorate
Cottesloe
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.00°, 115.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
1.07 km²
Elevation
22m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cottesloe
1.5 km
18 min
Mosman Park
1.2 km
14 min
Claremont
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 102 — Perth CBD / Fremantle 25-30 min to Perth
  • 98 — Claremont / Cottesloe Beach 5-10 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
18 min (from Cottesloe/Mosman Park)
By Bus
25-30 min
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Fremantle is 6 km south, accessible in 10 min by train

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Pleasant tree-lined streets for walking. Claremont Quarter shopping and Cottesloe beach are accessible on foot, though most residents drive.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$440
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
42 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,636
Census 2021
1,597
▼ 2.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$55,172
Income 2021
$78,052
▲ 41.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,098
Born Overseas 433

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 126
  • 2. South Africa 37
  • 3. China 29
  • 4. United States 25
  • 5. Singapore 18
  • 6. Malaysia 16
  • 7. New Zealand 16
  • 8. Scotland 15
  • 9. Ireland 12
  • 10. Japan 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 704
Australian 543
Scottish 216
Irish 209
Chinese 69
Italian 69
German 45
French 31
South African 28
Australian Aboriginal 24

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

750
Both parents born in Australia
491
Both parents born overseas
292
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.3%
No Religion
37.5%
Islam
1.6%
Judaism
1.1%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
53 (3.3%)
5-14 years
211 (13.2%)
15-19 years
219 (13.7%)
20-24 years
104 (6.5%)
25-34 years
112 (7.0%)
35-44 years
119 (7.5%)
45-54 years
215 (13.5%)
55-64 years
220 (13.8%)
65-74 years
183 (11.5%)
75-84 years
114 (7.1%)
85+ years
41 (2.6%)

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