Perth

WA 6000 • Greater Perth

13,670
Population (2021)
$59,228
Median Income
4.56 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
CBD LivingRiversideUrbanKings Park

About Perth

Perth's CBD is Western Australia's commercial heart, a compact precinct of nearly 14,000 residents between the Swan River and Kings Park. The city offers exceptional public transport, riverside location, and proximity to one of the world's great urban parks. The skyline reflects mining wealth and recent development.

CBD living means embracing Perth's unique character—river and park access, emerging laneways, and the isolation that creates genuine community. The population includes students, young professionals, and empty-nesters. Perth CBD attracts those who value urban convenience, natural access, and the lifestyle of Australia's most remote capital.

Perth falls under postcode 6000 and is governed by Perth Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Perth electorate.

📰 Featured In

🌍 Most Multicultural Suburbs in Perth

📍 Location

Postcode
6000
Urban Area
Perth - Central
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.95°, 115.86°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.56 km²
Elevation
28m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    100 St Georges Tce Perth 6000 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.8%

156 state housing + 71 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,425
Census 2021
13,670
19.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$49,348
Income 2021
$59,228
20.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,262
Born Overseas 6,815

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 784
  • 2. England 704
  • 3. India 546
  • 4. Malaysia 331
  • 5. New Zealand 320
  • 6. Vietnam 257
  • 7. Philippines 210
  • 8. Singapore 182
  • 9. United States 176
  • 10. Ireland 167

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,335
Australian 2,102
Chinese 1,820
Irish 1,157
Scottish 971
Italian 687
Indian 641
German 452
Vietnamese 310
Filipino 270

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,747
Both parents born in Australia
7,815
Both parents born overseas
1,436
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.7%
Christianity
26.2%
Buddhism
4.3%
Hinduism
4.1%
Islam
3.0%
Judaism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
440 (3.2%)
5-14 years
501 (3.7%)
15-19 years
308 (2.3%)
20-24 years
1,631 (11.9%)
25-34 years
4,774 (34.9%)
35-44 years
2,569 (18.8%)
45-54 years
1,352 (9.9%)
55-64 years
1,093 (8.0%)
65-74 years
660 (4.8%)
75-84 years
255 (1.9%)
85+ years
77 (0.6%)

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