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South Perth (South Metropolitan) vs Southern River (South Metropolitan)

State Electorate comparison ≈ 14 km apart · South Perth (South Metropolitan) profile · Southern River (South Metropolitan) profile

South Perth (South Metropolitan) Southern River (South Metropolitan)

Southern River (South Metropolitan) and South Perth (South Metropolitan) are nearby areas with very different housing and social profiles. Southern River (South Metropolitan) is a family-focused area where 95.1% of homes are separate houses and 22.7% of the population are children under 15. It is also more culturally diverse, with 36.4% of people using another language at home. In contrast, South Perth (South Metropolitan) has a more professional feel, with 42.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 21.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Both areas are very similar in the typical weekly rent they charge, which sits around $360 to $375. While they share this trait, other gaps are widening; the difference in typical family income has grown to $593 since 2016, with South Perth (South Metropolitan) being well higher. Southern River (South Metropolitan) remains much more car-dependent, while South Perth (South Metropolitan) is far more walkable for health services and groceries.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +7,953 larger in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
43,240 29th pct 51,193 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 38,948
  • First area, 2021: 43,240
  • Second area, 2011: 37,805
  • Second area, 2016: 52,100
  • Second area, 2021: 51,193
Median age in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +4 yrs older in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap steady
39 yrs 50th pct 35 yrs 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +0.5 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap steady
1.5% 35th pct 2.0% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%
Aged 65+ in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +8.3 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap steady
19.6% 68th pct 11.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%
Under 15 in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +8.5 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap steady
14.3% 13th pct 22.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
De facto in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +3.1 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap steady
11.2% 35th pct 8.1% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%

Age structure

28.5% Young adults (25–44) +0.8 pts ▸ 29.2%
24.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.7 pts 23.3%
14.3% Children (0–14) +8.5 pts ▸ 22.7%
19.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.3 pts 11.3%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.2 pts 13.4%

Marital status

45.0% Married +8.7 pts ▸ 53.6%
38.6% Never married ◂ +5.3 pts 33.2%
9.0% Divorced ◂ +2.3 pts 6.6%
4.9% Widowed ◂ +1.2 pts 3.7%
2.6% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

South Perth (South Metropolitan) Southern River (South Metropolitan)

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 1.0% males, 1.8% females; 85+ in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 0.4% males, 0.7% females
  • 80–84 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 1.0% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 0.6% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 1.6% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 0.8% males, 1.0% females
  • 70–74 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 70–74 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 1.5% males, 1.6% females
  • 65–69 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 2.7% males, 3.2% females; 65–69 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 2.0% males, 2.0% females
  • 60–64 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 2.8% males, 3.2% females; 60–64 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 55–59 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 2.7% males, 3.2% females; 55–59 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 2.7% males, 2.7% females
  • 50–54 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 2.8% males, 3.1% females; 45–49 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 3.9% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 3.4% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 4.1% males, 4.4% females
  • 30–34 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 3.7% males, 3.8% females; 30–34 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 3.1% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 3.9% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 20–24 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 20–24 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 15–19 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 3.1% males, 2.5% females; 15–19 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 3.6% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 2.8% males, 2.3% females; 10–14 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 4.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 5–9 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 2.4% males, 2.1% females; 5–9 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 4.1% males, 4.1% females
  • 0–4 in South Perth (South Metropolitan): 2.4% males, 2.3% females; 0–4 in Southern River (South Metropolitan): 3.5% males, 3.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +9.8 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap steady
34.9% 75th pct 44.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.2%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.7%

Country of birth

60.3% Australia ◂ +8.5 pts 51.7%
2.1% India +5.2 pts ▸ 7.3%
6.0% England ◂ +0.6 pts 5.4%
1.9% China +1.4 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.8% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.6% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.6% Philippines +1.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.7% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

35.6% English ◂ +7.6 pts 28.1%
27.6% Australian ◂ +4.8 pts 22.8%
9.7% Chinese +2.0 pts ▸ 11.7%
10.0% Irish ◂ +5.1 pts 4.9%
9.1% Scottish ◂ +3.4 pts 5.7%
3.3% Indian +5.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.6% Italian ◂ +2.6 pts 3.0%
3.0% German ◂ +1.2 pts 1.8%
0.9% Filipino +1.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
2.0% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 1.6%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.2%
0.7% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%

Language

Other language in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +15.7 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap widening
20.7% 62nd pct 36.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.3%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Limited English in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +3.0 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap steady
2.1% 58th pct 5.1% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%

Language used at home

74.3% English only ◂ +14.7 pts 59.5%
3.7% Mandarin +2.9 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.2% Punjabi +2.7 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.7% Arabic +1.2 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.4% Hindi +0.8 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.2% Tagalog +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.9% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%
0.6% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +6.8 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
41.3% 46th pct 34.5% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%

Religious affiliation

43.4% Christianity ◂ +6.5 pts 36.9%
41.3% No religion ◂ +6.8 pts 34.5%
2.5% Islam +8.0 pts ▸ 10.5%
6.7% Not stated ◂ +1.4 pts 5.3%
2.0% Hinduism +3.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.1% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.8% Other religions +2.4 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.2% Judaism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +12.8 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
74.4% 87th pct 61.6% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.1%
  • First area, 2021: 74.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.6%
Bachelor+ in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +19.0 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
42.9% 88th pct 24.0% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.9%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
Schools/1k kids in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +0.89 more in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
2.27 63rd pct 1.37 19th pct
Schools ≤3 km in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +2 more in Southern River (South Metropolitan)
14 29th pct 16 36th pct
Students in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1,897 more in Southern River (South Metropolitan)
7,390 33rd pct 9,287 49th pct
Avg size in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +53 larger in Southern River (South Metropolitan)
528 60th pct 580 68th pct
ICSEA in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +80 higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
1,110 87th pct 1,030 56th pct

Highest year of school

74.4% Year 12 ◂ +12.8 pts 61.6%
10.4% Year 10 +7.6 pts ▸ 18.1%
5.3% Year 11 +2.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
3.4% Year 9 or below +4.0 pts ▸ 7.4%

Highest qualification level

38.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.4 pts 27.2%
13.1% Certificate III / IV +15.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
12.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
15.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.5 pts 9.8%
5.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.3 pts 3.0%
1.3% Certificate I / II +1.5 pts ▸ 2.8%

Field of qualification

22.6% Management & commerce ◂ +2.0 pts 20.6%
13.8% Engineering & related +5.4 pts ▸ 19.2%
12.7% Health ◂ +2.9 pts 9.9%
11.6% Society & culture ◂ +1.2 pts 10.4%
7.7% Education ◂ +0.5 pts 7.1%
3.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.0 pts ▸ 5.9%
5.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.3 pts 3.3%
2.8% Information technology +1.5 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.8% Architecture & building +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 2.5%
1.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%

Income

Personal income in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +$218 higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
$1,010 82nd pct $792 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $834
  • First area, 2021: $1,010
  • Second area, 2011: $773
  • Second area, 2016: $742
  • Second area, 2021: $792
Household income in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +$21 higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
$2,006 71st pct $1,985 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,781
  • First area, 2021: $2,006
  • Second area, 2011: $1,602
  • Second area, 2016: $2,026
  • Second area, 2021: $1,985
Family income in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +$593 higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
$2,756 86th pct $2,163 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,381
  • First area, 2021: $2,756
  • Second area, 2011: $2,256
  • Second area, 2016: $2,082
  • Second area, 2021: $2,163
High earners in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +10.0 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
21.3% 88th pct 11.3% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%
High-income homes in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +7.2 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
30.6% 82nd pct 23.4% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

Household income distribution

26.2% $1,500–$2,999 +7.3 pts ▸ 33.5%
20.8% $650–$1,499 +1.9 pts ▸ 22.6%
20.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.7 pts 11.1%
15.4% Under $650 ◂ +4.1 pts 11.2%
9.8% $3,000–$3,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 12.3%

Personal income distribution

34.4% Under $650 +7.0 pts ▸ 41.4%
26.1% $650–$1,499 +5.3 pts ▸ 31.4%
22.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 18.6%
10.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 3.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +2.7 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
25.4% 34th pct 22.7% 17th pct
Mental health in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1.2 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
7.9% 34th pct 6.7% 21st pct
Needs assistance in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +0.1 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
4.2% 21st pct 4.1% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.9% Mental health ◂ +1.2 pts 6.7%
7.4% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 7.1%
7.1% Arthritis ◂ +1.3 pts 5.8%
6.8% Asthma even 6.8%
3.5% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 4.8%
3.8% Heart disease ◂ +0.9 pts 2.9%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +1.0 pts 2.1%
1.3% Lung condition even 1.2%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.4% None +3.7 pts ▸ 71.0%
18.3% One condition ◂ +2.1 pts 16.2%
4.9% Two conditions ◂ +0.5 pts 4.4%
2.2% Three or more ◂ +0.2 pts 2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +8.2 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
21.0% 91st pct 12.8% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Unpaid carers in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +0.5 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap steady
11.0% 31st pct 10.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Unpaid child care in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +8.9 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
24.6% 29th pct 33.4% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.4%
Defence service in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +0.5 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
2.3% 32nd pct 1.8% 19th pct
Housework 15h+ in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +2.2 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
17.9% 22nd pct 20.1% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%

Family & Households

Household size in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +0.8 larger in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
2.2 10th pct 3.0 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
One-parent in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +2.4 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap widening
10.3% 11th pct 12.6% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
Living alone in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +15.4 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
31.9% 87th pct 16.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

Family composition

54.6% Couples with children +14.3 pts ▸ 68.9%
32.7% Couples without children ◂ +15.1 pts 17.5%
10.3% One-parent families +2.4 pts ▸ 12.6%
2.5% Other families ◂ +1.5 pts 0.9%

Household size

36.0% 2 people ◂ +9.4 pts 26.6%
31.9% 1 person ◂ +15.4 pts 16.5%
12.6% 4 people +10.5 pts ▸ 23.1%
14.3% 3 people +4.4 pts ▸ 18.7%
4.1% 5 people +5.7 pts ▸ 9.8%
1.2% 6 or more +4.3 pts ▸ 5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +$15 higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
$360 48th pct $375 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: $380
  • First area, 2021: $360
  • Second area, 2011: $340
  • Second area, 2016: $430
  • Second area, 2021: $375
Mortgage in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +$380 higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
$2,200 82nd pct $1,820 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,200
  • First area, 2021: $2,200
  • Second area, 2011: $2,200
  • Second area, 2016: $2,080
  • Second area, 2021: $1,820
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +16.2 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
36.5% 73rd pct 20.2% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%
Owned outright in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +7.1 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap steady
31.5% 52nd pct 24.4% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%
Separate houses in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +46.0 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap widening
49.0% 12th pct 95.1% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49.5%
  • First area, 2021: 49.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.1%
3+ bedrooms in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +27.9 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
67.1% 23rd pct 95.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 67.3%
  • First area, 2021: 67.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.0%

How homes are owned or rented

28.2% Owned with a mortgage +24.4 pts ▸ 52.6%
36.5% Rented ◂ +16.2 pts 20.2%
31.5% Owned outright ◂ +7.1 pts 24.4%
2.9% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 1.5%
0.9% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

49.0% Separate house +46.0 pts ▸ 95.1%
35.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +30.6 pts 4.4%
15.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +15.3 pts 0.4%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

22.9% 4 bedrooms +34.8 pts ▸ 57.7%
38.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.7 pts 30.7%
26.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.3 pts 3.2%
5.9% 5 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.9 pts 0.5%
0.1% Studio / none even 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

40.4% $350–$549 +17.0 pts ▸ 57.3%
31.3% $200–$349 ◂ +2.0 pts 29.3%
10.5% $550–$749 ◂ +6.8 pts 3.7%
10.2% Under $200 ◂ +4.2 pts 6.1%
4.6% $750 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

29.3% $1,800–$2,999 +8.4 pts ▸ 37.6%
20.0% $1,000–$1,799 +12.9 pts ▸ 32.9%
31.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +19.7 pts 11.6%
13.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +1.3 pts 12.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +3.2 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
5.6% 51st pct 2.5% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Work from home in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +4.5 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
10.3% 37th pct 5.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
PT commute in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +5.2 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap steady
8.2% 94th pct 3.0% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
PT stops in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +49 more in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
286 57th pct 237 44th pct
Stops/1k in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1.98 more in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
6.61 87th pct 4.63 51st pct
Departures/1k in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1,068.2 more in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
2,373.2 89th pct 1,305.0 62nd pct
PT routes in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +5 more in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
25 46th pct 20 33rd pct

How people get to work

57.5% Car (driver) +10.8 pts ▸ 68.3%
10.3% Worked at home ◂ +4.5 pts 5.7%
6.9% Bus ◂ +5.3 pts 1.6%
4.4% Car (passenger) +0.3 pts ▸ 4.7%
1.7% Walked ◂ +1.1 pts 0.5%
1.5% Bicycle ◂ +1.3 pts 0.2%
1.1% Train +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%

Motor vehicles per home

37.8% 2 vehicles +5.6 pts ▸ 43.5%
42.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.0 pts 28.1%
10.2% 3 vehicles +6.5 pts ▸ 16.7%
4.3% 4 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 9.3%
5.6% No vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 2.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +11.5 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap widening
45.7% 79th pct 34.2% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 47.3%
  • First area, 2021: 45.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 47.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%
Recent arrivals in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +4.3 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
14.1% 59th pct 9.8% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1.5 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap steady
4.5% 39th pct 6.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
Participation in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +2.3 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap narrowing
65.1% 70th pct 67.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.9%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.3%
Full-time in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1.4 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan) gap steady
60.1% 62nd pct 61.5% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.6%
  • First area, 2021: 60.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%

Industries people work in

14.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.9 pts 13.8%
12.8% Professional & technical ◂ +6.6 pts 6.2%
11.0% Education & training ◂ +3.0 pts 8.0%
7.5% Retail trade +2.6 pts ▸ 10.1%
6.1% Construction +2.1 pts ▸ 8.3%
7.0% Mining ◂ +1.3 pts 5.6%
3.3% Manufacturing +3.4 pts ▸ 6.7%
3.3% Transport & warehousing +3.3 pts ▸ 6.6%
6.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.2 pts 6.3%
5.5% Public administration & safety even 5.5%
3.0% Other services +1.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.5 pts 2.1%

Occupations people work in

37.3% Professionals ◂ +17.8 pts 19.5%
8.5% Technicians & trades +7.3 pts ▸ 15.9%
15.1% Managers ◂ +5.6 pts 9.5%
11.7% Clerical & administrative +1.6 pts ▸ 13.3%
10.2% Community & personal service +1.5 pts ▸ 11.7%
5.2% Labourers +5.0 pts ▸ 10.2%
3.1% Machinery operators & drivers +6.2 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.2% Sales workers +1.6 pts ▸ 8.7%

Walkability

Walk score in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1.7 higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
7.6 82nd pct 5.9 55th pct
Types ≤15 min in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1.8 more in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
7.4 85th pct 5.6 52nd pct
15-min city in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +24.9 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
97.2% 88th pct 72.2% 55th pct
Walk to shops in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +33.5 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
94.1% 87th pct 60.7% 44th pct
Walk to transit in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +2.6 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
99.9% 98th pct 97.3% 69th pct
Walk to school in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +14.5 pts higher in Southern River (South Metropolitan)
77.5% 52nd pct 92.0% 78th pct
Walk to a park in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +0.5 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
100.0% 96th pct 99.5% 70th pct
Walk to health in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +35.0 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
87.3% 87th pct 52.3% 54th pct
Amenities/1k in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +4.7 more in Southern River (South Metropolitan)
13.3 43rd pct 18.1 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +99 higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
313 89th pct 214 77th pct
Mean slope in South Perth (South Metropolitan)in Southern River (South Metropolitan) +1.4 pts higher in South Perth (South Metropolitan)
6.1% 64th pct 4.6% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). South Perth (South Metropolitan) vs Southern River (South Metropolitan) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sed/SED54905/south-perth/vs/SED55005/southern-river