Moving to South Perth WA 6151
What the official numbers say about living in South Perth — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $375 a week, against a median household income of $2,026 a week.
About 55% of homes are owner-occupied and 43% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the townhouse.
Who you'll be living with
South Perth grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (11,892 → 12,596 people).
Around 58% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, Malaysia; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), South Perth sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (70% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Elizabeth Quay, 2.3 km north.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 2.8 km north.
Nearest railway halt: Canning Junction, 7.3 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, 2.4 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mends Street Jetty, 1000 m north-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 10.3 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 3 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 40 schools · 209 cafes & restaurants · 13 supermarkets · 33 parks — see them all on the South Perth profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Columba's Catholic Primary School 150 m · South Perth Primary School 450 m · Wesley College 500 m · Hensman Street Elementary 800 m · Collier Primary School 1.9 km · Kensington Primary School 2.1 km · Como Primary School 2.2 km · Mercedes College 2.4 km
Groceries: Coles 450 m · The Good Grocer 1 km · Farmer Jack's 1.7 km · Como IGA 1.9 km · Rise 2.2 km · Foodie's IGA 2.2 km · Top Mart 2.3 km · Deli Italia 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Clydesdale Reserve 550 m · Meadowvale Reserve 1.1 km · Sir James Mitchell Park 1.2 km · Swanview Reserve 1.6 km · David Vincent Reserve 1.7 km · Comer Reserve 1.7 km · Riverside Drive Foreshore 1.8 km · Langley Park 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around South Perth, most often seen first: Willie Wagtail · Rainbow Lorikeet · Red Wattlebird · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Raven · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to South Perth, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Perth here | 12,596 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Como | 14,786 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Kensington | 4,627 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| East Perth | 11,681 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Perth | 13,670 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Northbridge | 1,420 | — | 9/10 | 3% |
| Victoria Park | 9,334 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be South Perth — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Swan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6151 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full South Perth profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $375 a week, and about 43% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 11,892 people to 12,596. It sits about 3 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Elizabeth Quay station is roughly 2.3 km away. Local government is South Perth council, and the federal seat is Swan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: South Perth vs Como · South Perth vs East Perth.
Nearby guides: Como · Kensington · East Perth · Perth · Northbridge · Victoria Park.
Keep an eye on South Perth
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