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La Perouse NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for La Perouse, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of La Perouse NSW is 366 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in La Perouse is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in La Perouse is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). La Perouse has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. La Perouse has a population density of 208.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in La Perouse is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in La Perouse is $2,867.
There were 34 recorded offences in La Perouse in 2025-26, a rate of 93 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (9 offences).
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La Perouse Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
La Perouse Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
La Perouse Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
La Perouse Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
La Perouse Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
La Perouse Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
La Perouse Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
La Perouse Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
La Perouse Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
La Perouse Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
La Perouse Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
La Perouse Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
La Perouse Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
La Perouse Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
La Perouse School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
La Perouse Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
La Perouse Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
La Perouse Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
La Perouse How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
La Perouse Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
La Perouse Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
La Perouse Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
La Perouse Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
La Perouse Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
La Perouse Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
La Perouse Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
La Perouse Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
La Perouse Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
La Perouse Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
La Perouse When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
La Perouse Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
La Perouse Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
La Perouse Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
La Perouse Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
La Perouse Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 34 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
La Perouse Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Perouse
What is the population of La Perouse NSW?
The population of La Perouse NSW is 366 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 208.6 people per km².La Perouse is ranked #5,586 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in La Perouse?
The median personal income in La Perouse NSW is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,096 per week.La Perouse is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in La Perouse?
Median rent in La Perouse NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.La Perouse ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in La Perouse?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in La Perouse NSW is $2,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in La Perouse?
The median age in La Perouse NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is La Perouse a good suburb to live in?
La Perouse is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 366.The median income is $733/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12238. All dollar figures in AUD.