🔍

South Perth

WA 6151 • Greater Perth

12,596
Population (2021)
$59,644
Median Income
5.18 km²
Area
5m
Elevation
PrestigiousRiversideCity ViewsFerry Access

About South Perth

South Perth is one of Perth's most prestigious suburbs, an established community of 12,600 residents on the Swan River directly opposite the CBD. The suburb features stunning city views, the South Perth foreshore, and Perth Zoo. Ferry services connect directly to the city.

River views and city skyline define South Perth—the foreshore is Perth's most iconic cycling and walking path. The community is affluent and well-established. South Perth attracts wealthy residents seeking premium river lifestyle with ferry access to the CBD.

South Perth falls under postcode 6151 and is governed by South Perth Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Perth electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6151
Urban Area
South Perth
LGA
South Perth
Federal Electorate
Swan
State Electorate
South Perth
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.98°, 115.86°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
5.18 km²
Elevation
5m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Angelo Street South Perth 6151 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$375
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,053
Census 2021
12,596
▲ 4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$51,792
Income 2021
$59,644
▲ 15.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,174
Born Overseas 4,741

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 908
  • 2. India 323
  • 3. Malaysia 287
  • 4. New Zealand 267
  • 5. South Africa 254
  • 6. China 228
  • 7. Singapore 157
  • 8. Scotland 151
  • 9. Indonesia 126
  • 10. Ireland 99
  • 11. United States 94
  • 12. Italy 90
  • 13. Philippines 90
  • 14. Iran 89
  • 15. Vietnam 81

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,626
Australian 3,165
Irish 1,335
Scottish 1,180
Chinese 1,011
Italian 674
Indian 450
German 416
Dutch 254
South African 152

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,263
Both parents born in Australia
5,906
Both parents born overseas
1,737
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.6%
No Religion
41.9%
Buddhism
2.9%
Hinduism
2.4%
Islam
1.9%
Judaism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
538 (4.3%)
5-14 years
970 (7.7%)
15-19 years
612 (4.9%)
20-24 years
947 (7.5%)
25-34 years
1,991 (15.8%)
35-44 years
1,636 (13.0%)
45-54 years
1,553 (12.3%)
55-64 years
1,714 (13.6%)
65-74 years
1,625 (12.9%)
75-84 years
784 (6.2%)
85+ years
225 (1.8%)

Nearby Suburbs