Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
East Perth
3 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents defines the character of East Perth. It is a young, professional community where the typical resident is just 35, noticeably younger than the national figure. This area is marked by high academic achievement and a fast-paced urban lifestyle, with a population that is growing well above the state average. It serves as a dense, high-income hub within the city, blending a diverse international population with a strong workforce.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and very few children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the state, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure.
East Perth is among the most diverse areas at this level, with 55.4% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Chinese, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
The use of languages other than English at home is far above the national average at 37.8%. This diversity is reflected in the population, though people who speak little or no English still make up a small 4.2% of residents.
About 42.3% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the Western Australian figure and well above the national average.
The community is highly qualified, with 47% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.
Incomes are high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,175, which is well above the national figure. About 22.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate far above the rest of Australia.
Residents are generally healthier than average, as long-term health conditions are much lower than in most areas. Only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities, among the lowest for this level.
Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than elsewhere, which is consistent with the small number of children in the area. Volunteers make up 14% of the community, around the middle for its level.
First Nations residents here are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 39. They also show higher Year 12 completion rates and higher personal incomes compared to most similar areas.
Homes here are small and often occupied by a single person, with 40.5% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home has only 1.9 people.
The landscape is dominated by flats and apartments, with 89.2% of homes being of this type. Renting is very common at 61%, far above the national average, while only 4.6% of homes are separate houses.
Public transport use is far above the national average, with 23.5% of people commuting this way. Many residents live without a car, and the area has some of the highest numbers of transport routes and departures.
The population is highly mobile, with 65% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure, and 31.4% are recent arrivals from overseas.
A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in technical, health, or managerial roles.
The area is considered highly advantaged overall, with a strong level of job skills and a high number of businesses. Since 2021, the population has grown by 17.8%, well above the state average.
East Perth experiences a maximum average temperature of 25.5 degrees and annual rainfall of 653mm, which is far above the state average for rainfall.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7, as every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost all residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.