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
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
- St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1147
- Wesley CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1147
- Hensman Street ElementaryPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1135
- South Perth Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
Nearby (within 10km)
- Collier Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1071
- Como Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1155
- Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1115
- Penrhos CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1143
- Kensington Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1029
- Mercedes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1123
- Victoria Park Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1045
- SEDA College WA (East Perth)Secondary · Independent · 2.6km
- Regent CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1148
- Alta-1 College - Como CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Como Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1074
- Trinity CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1110
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
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 6,424 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 1140 (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.