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South Perth WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Perth, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Perth WA is 12,596 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Perth is $1,147 per week ($59,644 per year). Median rent in South Perth is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). South Perth has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. South Perth has a population density of 2443.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Perth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Perth is $2,200.
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South Perth Population
South Perth Median Income & Rent
South Perth Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
South Perth Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Perth Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Perth Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Perth Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Perth Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Perth Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Perth Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Perth Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Perth Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Perth Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Perth Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Perth Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Perth Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Perth Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Perth School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Perth Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Perth Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Perth Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Perth How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Perth Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Perth Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Perth Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Perth Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Perth Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Perth Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Perth Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Perth Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Perth Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Perth Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Perth When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Perth Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Perth Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Perth Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Perth Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Perth Schools
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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 South Perth
What is the population of South Perth WA?
The population of South Perth WA is 12,596 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2443.5 people per km².South Perth is ranked #400 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Perth?
The median personal income in South Perth WA is $1,147 per week, or $59,644 per year.The median household income is $2,026 per week.Family income is $2,864 per week.South Perth is ranked #557 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Perth?
Median rent in South Perth WA is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Perth ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Perth?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Perth WA is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Perth?
The median age in South Perth WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Perth a good suburb to live in?
South Perth is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 12,596.The median income is $1,147/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 51381. All dollar figures in AUD.