$390 ▲ +11.4%
Higher than 66% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $350
- 2016: $400
- 2021: $390
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Perth City · Sub-region (SA3)
Housing & Dwellings in Perth City
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher rental rates than most areas define the housing landscape in Perth City, where 46.2% of households rent. This urban hub sees far fewer people owning their homes outright compared to the rest of the state and country. The area is dominated by apartments and smaller dwellings, reflecting its role as a dense city centre.
$390
▲ +11.4%
- $100–$118: 3 areas
- $118–$136: 1 area
- $136–$154: 3 areas
- $154–$171: 1 area
- $171–$189: 5 areas
- $189–$207: 11 areas
- $207–$225: 8 areas
- $225–$243: 16 areas
- $243–$261: 18 areas
- $261–$279: 8 areas
- $279–$296: 22 areas
- $296–$314: 24 areas
- $314–$332: 18 areas
- $332–$350: 15 areas
- $350–$368: 30 areas
- $368–$386: 28 areas
- $386–$404: 37 areas
- $404–$421: 22 areas
- $421–$439: 14 areas
- $439–$457: 15 areas
- $457–$475: 10 areas
- $475–$493: 6 areas
- $493–$511: 8 areas
- $511–$529: 2 areas
- $529–$546: 1 area
- $546–$564: 5 areas
- $564–$582: 2 areas
- $582–$600: 7 areas
All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Perth City — higher than 66% of areas.
| Perth City | $390 |
|---|---|
| Greater Perth | $350 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the Western Australian figure. Weekly rent is also higher than most areas at $390, having risen by $40 since 2011.
$2,167 ▼ -4.7%
Higher than 80% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $2,273
- 2016: $2,167
- 2021: $2,167
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Perth City, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (29%) and $550–$749 (12%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →Perth City splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (30%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 24%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Rental households make up 46.2% of the area, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Meanwhile, homes owned outright are at 23.6%, which is well below the typical Australian experience.
46.2% ▲ +2.5%
Higher than 89% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 45.0%
- 2016: 44.7%
- 2021: 46.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.6% ▼ -1.9%
Lower than 81% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 24.0%
- 2016: 23.4%
- 2021: 23.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Perth City, the largest group is Rented at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Owned outright (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far less common here than across the state, making up only 37.1% of homes. This shift toward smaller living is clear, as homes with three or more bedrooms are among the lowest at this level, falling to 45.6% since 2011.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 86% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
37.1% ▼ -14.6%
Lower than 92% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 43.4%
- 2016: 39.7%
- 2021: 37.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
45.6% ▼ -5.3%
Lower than 95% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 48.1%
- 2016: 47.0%
- 2021: 45.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Perth City, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 46%, followed by Separate house (37%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (16%).
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Perth City, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 1 bedroom (16%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Perth City [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/50302/perth-city/topic/housing-dwellings