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Victoria Park

WA 6100 • Greater Perth

9,334
Population (2021)
$54,444
Median Income
2.62 km²
Area
$345/wk
Median Rent
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About Victoria Park

Victoria Park is an inner Perth suburb just south-east of the CBD, known for its mix of established housing, apartments and a busy dining strip along Albany Highway. The 2021 Census population is 9,334, reflecting a dense and diverse urban community. Its proximity to the Swan River and major transport corridors gives it strong strategic connectivity. The suburb has an energetic inner-urban character with a blend of residential streets and active commercial pockets.

Residents enjoy cafés, restaurants, retail and recreation options close to home, with easy access to the Perth CBD and nearby employment precincts. Public transport is strong, with nearby train stations and frequent bus routes supporting low-car lifestyles for many households. The area attracts professionals, students and long-term residents seeking convenience and urban amenity. Victoria Park remains one of Perth's most popular inner-city lifestyle suburbs.

Victoria Park falls under postcode 6100 and is governed by Victoria Park Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Victoria Park electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6100
Urban Area
Victoria Park
LGA / Council
Victoria Park
Federal Electorate
Swan
State Electorate
Victoria Park
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.98°, 115.89°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
2.62 km²
Elevation
24m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Victoria Park Station
0.8 km
10 min
Burswood Station
1.6 km
20 min
Carlisle Station
2.1 km
26 min
McIver Station
3 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Albany Highway frequent bus routes — Perth CBD 15-30 min
  • Cross-river and inner-suburban services — East Perth / Curtin / Cannington 20-45 min
  • CAT/connector links (nearby) — Perth central precincts 10-25 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
3 km
By Train
8-15 min
By Bus
15-30 min
By Car (Peak)
15-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-15 min

🛣️ Multiple public transport options and short distance make city commuting straightforward.

Walkability Very Walkable

Most daily errands, dining, transit and services are reachable on foot across central parts of the suburb.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Victoria Park Central, 366 Albany Highway Victoria Park 6100 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$345
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,946
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.2%

72 state housing + 61 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,777
Census 2021
9,334
▲ 6.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,044
Income 2021
$54,444
▲ 23.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,756
Born Overseas 4,065

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 479
  • 2. India 479
  • 3. Nepal 229
  • 4. New Zealand 225
  • 5. Malaysia 215
  • 6. China 176
  • 7. Indonesia 154
  • 8. Philippines 124
  • 9. Italy 120
  • 10. Singapore 108

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,838
Australian 2,046
Irish 873
Scottish 799
Chinese 732
Italian 567
Indian 528
German 291
Filipino 174
Dutch 151

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,558
Both parents born in Australia
4,965
Both parents born overseas
1,255
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.5%
Christianity
31.5%
Hinduism
6.5%
Buddhism
4.3%
Islam
4.1%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
490 (5.2%)
5-14 years
744 (8.0%)
15-19 years
314 (3.4%)
20-24 years
842 (9.0%)
25-34 years
2,184 (23.4%)
35-44 years
1,712 (18.3%)
45-54 years
1,047 (11.2%)
55-64 years
941 (10.1%)
65-74 years
712 (7.6%)
75-84 years
262 (2.8%)
85+ years
99 (1.1%)

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