South Perth

The population is older than the state and national average, with 19.6% aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6.1 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.4%, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 34.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though Chinese ancestry is also significant at 9.7%.

About 20.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a rate slightly above the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

People with no religion make up 41.3% of the community, which is slightly above the national figure. This group has grown by 17 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 42.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 74.4%.

Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $2,761 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 30.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most other areas, with 21.1% of people giving their time. However, fewer people are providing unpaid childcare compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. This community is noticeably younger than others in the state, with a typical age of 21, and has a Year 12 completion rate far above the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 31.9% of the population.

Detached houses are much less common than in other areas, with townhouses and apartments making up a larger share. Renting is also well above the national figure at 36.4%.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a very high number of stops and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest one.

The area is quite dynamic, as 45.6% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is dominated by professionals, who make up 37.4% of jobs. Most residents are working or looking for work, with a full-time employment rate slightly above the national figure.

The population has grown by 8.4% since 2021, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

The area experiences average maximum temperatures of 25.1°C and annual rainfall of 652mm, which is far above the state average.

South Perth is very walkable, with 97.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and public transport.