East Perth vs West Perth
The verdict
West Perth is closer to the coast (8.6 km vs 11.5 km).
Scores
East PerthWest Perth
| East Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 96 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 85 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,681 | 6,102 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,005 | $1,918 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.1% | 64.6% |
| Born in Australia | 36.0% | 46.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: East Perth High Growth · West Perth High Growth
Property
| East Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| East Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,016 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
West Perth is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,110 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Perth · West Perth
Transport
| East Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 4 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 11 | 11 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 100 m |
Liveability
| East Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 28 |
| Parks | 21 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.5 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.7 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 850 m | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| East Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,681 | 6,102 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,755 | 7,678 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,669 | 12,423 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.17% | 5.91% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, East Perth or West Perth?
East Perth and West Perth have similar transport scores.
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