Council (LGA) · Area profile
Peppermint Grove
1 km²
Wealth and education have grown steadily in Peppermint Grove, where the typical weekly family income has risen by over $2,000 since 2011. This is an affluent, professional community characterized by high levels of qualification and a strong sense of civic engagement. Residents enjoy an exceptionally walkable environment and large homes, creating a settled neighborhood that is noticeably older than the state and national averages.
Peppermint Grove's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than Western Australia and the rest of the country. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.
People born overseas make up 27.1% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. English ancestry is the most common at 44.1%.
About 10.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure. Very few people, just 0.3%, speak little or no English.
Half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.5% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified community where 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average. Around 84.3% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest in the country, with the typical weekly family income reaching $5,012. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, and only 2.8% need help with daily activities. This is a little below the state and national figures.
Civic participation is very high, with 30.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also well above the state average.
The First Nations community is small, with only 28 people. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 64.2% of households, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.
Housing is dominated by large homes, with 83.4% having three or more bedrooms. Over half of all homes are owned outright, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the national figure at $4,167.
Most people drive to work, though 16.1% work from home, which is well above the state average. Public transport is highly accessible, with a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.6% of the population.
Professionals and managers make up the majority of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional services, and education. The percentage of full-time workers is much lower than in most other areas.
Peppermint Grove ranks at the highest possible level for overall advantage, as well as for access to resources and job skills. Population growth since 2021 has been strong at 11.6%.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 24.4°C, which is well below the state average. Annual rainfall is 670mm, which is far above the state figure.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.