Perth vs West Perth
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The verdict
West Perth rates higher for education (88 vs 82). West Perth is closer to the coast (8.6 km vs 10.0 km).
Scores
PerthWest Perth
| Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 96 |
| Transport | 99 | 98 |
| Education | 82 | 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
| Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,670 | 6,102 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,960 | $1,918 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 64.6% |
| Born in Australia | 38.5% | 46.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: Perth High Growth · West Perth High Growth
Property
| 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
| Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,016 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Perth and West Perth are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Perth · West Perth
Transport
| Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 98 |
| Train stations | 5 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 100 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 11 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 140 m | 100 m |
Liveability
| 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 228 | 28 |
| Parks | 25 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50 m | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 580 m | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Perth | West Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,670 | 6,102 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,201 | 7,678 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,830 | 12,423 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.91% | 5.91% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Perth or West Perth?
Perth has the higher transport score (Perth 99/100 vs West Perth 98/100).
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