South Perth
WA 6151 · South Perth
12,596 (2021) → 13,703 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Perth is a moderate growth suburb in South Perth, WA 6151, about 3km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in South Perth are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 10km inland. South Perth has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6151 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.21%), India (2.56%), Malaysia (2.28%), New Zealand (2.12%), South Africa (2.02%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.85%), Spanish (1.27%), Cantonese (1.25%), Italian (1.05%), Vietnamese (0.91%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1092 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wesley CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1147
- St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1140
- South Perth Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1122
- Hensman Street ElementaryPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1080
Nearby (within 10km)
- Collier Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1076
- Como Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1140
- Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1121
- Penrhos CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1143
- Kensington Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1008
- Mercedes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1122
- Victoria Park Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1035
- SEDA College WA (East Perth)Secondary · Independent · 2.6km
- East Perth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6km
- Regent CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1142
- Alta-1 College - Como CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Como Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1056
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Perth
Is South Perth safe?
South Perth has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is South Perth from Perth CBD?
South Perth is about 3.1 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 21 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in South Perth?
South Perth has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1122 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Perth?
South Perth has a transport score of 81/100 and 77 bus stops.