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Peppermint Grove WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Peppermint Grove, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Peppermint Grove WA is 1,597 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Peppermint Grove is $1,501 per week ($78,052 per year). Median rent in Peppermint Grove is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Peppermint Grove has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Peppermint Grove has a population density of 1495.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Peppermint Grove is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peppermint Grove is $4,167.

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Peppermint Grove Population

residents (Census 2021)

Peppermint Grove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,501/wk

$78,052 per year

#124 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

#1252 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$4,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Peppermint Grove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.9% (684) Female 57.1% (912)

Population Density

1495.7

people per km²

1,597 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$5,012

Family income/wk

Peppermint Grove Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Peppermint Grove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.3% 263 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.7% 146 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Peppermint Grove Country of Birth

Australia

84.4%

England

11.4%

China

1.9%

Iran

1.1%

Germany

0.7%

Canada

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Peppermint Grove Religion

No Religion

39.5%

Anglican

24.8%

Catholic

20.5%

Not stated

7.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Islam

1.7%

Eastern Orthodox

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Peppermint Grove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

89.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Peppermint Grove Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

18.4%

Mandarin

18.4%

Spanish

14.3%

SAL Oth

10.2%

Greek

10.2%

Tamil

8.2%

Urdu

8.2%

Afrikaans

6.1%

French

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Peppermint Grove Employment

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Employed full-time

30.5% 381 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 319 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 48 people

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Not in labour force

40.2% 502 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Peppermint Grove Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

55.9%

Postgraduate Degree

20.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.1%

Certificate III/IV

6.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Peppermint Grove Occupation

Professionals

48.9%

Managers

29.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.0%

Community & Personal Service

4.7%

Sales Workers

3.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

2.8%

Labourers

0.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Peppermint Grove Field of Study

Management & Commerce

32.6%

Society & Culture

20.8%

Health

18.4%

Engineering

7.7%

Education

5.6%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

Creative Arts

2.4%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

Information Technology

0.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Peppermint Grove Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

11.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Peppermint Grove Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

0.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

1.9%

$800-$999/wk

1.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

54.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Peppermint Grove Marital Status

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Married

52.6% 696

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Separated

1.0% 13

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Divorced

5.2% 69

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Widowed

3.6% 47

👤

Never married

37.6% 498

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Peppermint Grove Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

25.5%

Scottish

10.2%

Irish

9.8%

Other

7.7%

Chinese

3.2%

Italian

3.2%

German

2.1%

French

1.5%

South African

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Peppermint Grove School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

60.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.3%

Primary — Government

8.4%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

Pre-school

4.3%

Vocational Education

3.6%

Secondary — Government

2.0%

Primary — Catholic

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Peppermint Grove Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 90

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 2,983

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Peppermint Grove Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.9% 405

—

Not a volunteer

68.1% 865

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Peppermint Grove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

31.0%

$300-$449/mo

5.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Peppermint Grove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.5%

Did not go to work

9.8%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Walked only

5.7%

Train

4.0%

Bus

1.9%

Bicycle

1.3%

Other

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Peppermint Grove Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.1%

1 vehicle

26.4%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

18.7%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Peppermint Grove Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.4%

2 bedrooms

10.4%

3 bedrooms

24.5%

4 bedrooms

30.5%

5 bedrooms

21.2%

6+ bedrooms

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Peppermint Grove Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

43.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Peppermint Grove Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,001

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Peppermint Grove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Peppermint Grove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.1%

$1-$149/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

0.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

3.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500+/wk

29.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Peppermint Grove Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.8%

Couple — no children

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

25.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Peppermint Grove Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 26

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Never served

97.9% 1,238

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Peppermint Grove Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 200

—

Did not provide

84.2% 1,065

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Peppermint Grove Children Ever Born

No children

42.7%

1 child

7.8%

2 children

24.2%

3 children

17.7%

4 children

7.0%

5+ children

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Peppermint Grove When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Peppermint Grove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.3%

5–14 hours

27.2%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

22.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Peppermint Grove Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

33.1%

3 persons

16.1%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

8.4%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Peppermint Grove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,333

Moved from WA

123

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Peppermint Grove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.8%

Step family — no other children

7.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Peppermint Grove Schools

schools nearby

government

1148

avg ICSEA score

9,903

total students

Christ Church Grammar School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,697 students

1193

ICSEA

Methodist Ladies' College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,035 students

1190

ICSEA

The Beehive Montessori School Independent

Combined · PP-9 · 152 students

1181

ICSEA

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls Independent

Secondary · PP-12 · 1,075 students

1171

ICSEA

St Thomas' Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 176 students

1169

ICSEA

North Cottesloe Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 348 students

1164

ICSEA

Presbyterian Ladies' College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 963 students

1159

ICSEA

Freshwater Bay Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 398 students

1154

ICSEA

Cottesloe Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 351 students

1153

ICSEA

Swanbourne Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 465 students

1149

ICSEA

Mosman Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 403 students

1142

ICSEA

Iona Presentation College Catholic

Secondary · PP-12 · 1,265 students

1141

ICSEA

Scotch College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,552 students

1129

ICSEA

Mosman Park School For Deaf Children Government

Primary · K-6 · 23 students

972

ICSEA

Iona Presentation College - Primary Campus Catholic

Primary

Showing 15 of 16 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Peppermint Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $4,565/wk

Median Rent $440/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Peppermint Grove

Your weekly income

≈ $19,782/month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $4,125/wk

Rent share 9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peppermint Grove

What is the population of Peppermint Grove WA?

The population of Peppermint Grove WA is 1,597 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1495.7 people per km².Peppermint Grove is ranked #3,320 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Peppermint Grove?

The median personal income in Peppermint Grove WA is $1,501 per week, or $78,052 per year.The median household income is $4,565 per week.Family income is $5,012 per week.Peppermint Grove is ranked #124 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Peppermint Grove?

Median rent in Peppermint Grove WA is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 9.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Peppermint Grove ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Peppermint Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peppermint Grove WA is $4,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Peppermint Grove?

The median age in Peppermint Grove WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Peppermint Grove a good suburb to live in?

Peppermint Grove is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,597.The median income is $1,501/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51225. All dollar figures in AUD.