East Perth

East Perth lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

East Perth's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 14,220. This figure shows an increase of 2,422 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,798. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,213 in June 2024 and an additional nine validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,170 persons per square kilometer, placing East Perth in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The growth rate of 20.5% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the national average (8.9%) and the state's average, positioning East Perth as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch employs the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends indicate a significant increase for East Perth, with an expected rise of 4,124 persons to 2041. This reflects an overall increase of 28.9% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in East Perth was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

East Perth has seen approximately 123 dwellings granted development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 617 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates around 3.6 new residents yearly, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $430,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In this financial year, $5.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, East Perth has slightly more development, measuring 30.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. Recent construction comprises 1.0% detached dwellings and 99.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and affordability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. East Perth has around 1441 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area.

By 2041, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects East Perth's population to grow by 4,117 residents. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

East Perth has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 50 potential impact projects. Key initiatives include East Perth Affordable and Social Housing Project, Royal Perth Hospital ICU Redevelopment, Finbar East Perth Riverside Development, and East Perth Power Station Redevelopment. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The employment landscape in East Perth shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

East Perth has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented, and its unemployment rate is 4.2%. As of September 2025, it has 9,784 employed residents, with an unemployment rate at 4.3%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Workforce participation stands at 70.0%, close to the regional average. Key employment sectors are professional & technical (showing strong specialization), health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services. However, construction shows lower representation compared to the regional average. The area hosts more jobs than residents, with a ratio of 1.5 workers per resident, indicating it serves as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Over the year ending September 2025, East Perth's labour force decreased by 2.5% and employment declined by 3.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9%. State-wide, Western Australia experienced a contraction in employment of 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs) between November 2024 and November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to East Perth's current employment mix suggests local employment could grow by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming no significant changes in population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

East Perth SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $63,262 and an average income of $86,719 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $72,245 and the average income $99,033, based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. East Perth's individual earnings are at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,175 weekly). The $1,500 - $2,999 income band captures 34.4% of the community (4,891 individuals), similar to regional trends showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 64th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

East Perth features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

East Perth's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 4.6% houses and 95.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Perth metro had 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Perth was at 16.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.0% and rented ones at 62.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, below Perth metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for East Perth was $410, compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, East Perth's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

East Perth features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 50.8% of all households, including 11.5% couples with children, 33.5% couples without children, and 4.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 49.2%, with lone person households at 40.5% and group households comprising 8.7%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

East Perth demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

East Perth's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 54.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. The area's educational advantage is significant, positioning it strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%.

Vocational pathways account for 24.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 12.8%. Educational participation is high in East Perth, with 27.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in tertiary education, 3.3% in primary education, and 2.7% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

East Perth has 61 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are served by 67 individual routes, providing a total of 19,572 weekly passenger trips. Residential locations in East Perth are on average 133 meters from the nearest transport stop, indicating excellent accessibility.

The service frequency averages 2,796 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 320 weekly trips per individual stop.

East Perth's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

East Perth demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 64% of the total population (9,072 people), compared to 69.8% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.3% and 5.3% of residents respectively.

A significant majority, 78.4%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.5% across Greater Perth. East Perth has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 12.9% (1,828 people), than Greater Perth's 15.1%. The health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, mirroring the general population's health profile.

East Perth is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

East Perth's population shows high cultural diversity, with 41.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 60.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 36.6%. Buddhism's representation stands out at 5.5%, higher than Greater Perth's 4.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.8%), Other (18.7%), and Australian (11.8%). Notably, Spanish (1.0% vs regional 0.6%), Korean (1.4% vs regional 0.6%), and Russian (0.6% vs regional 0.4%) are overrepresented in East Perth compared to Greater Perth averages.

East Perth's population is younger than the national pattern

East Perth's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, East Perth has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (30.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of East Perth's population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.0% to 4.1%, while the percentage of residents aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 3.8% to 3.0%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate substantial changes in East Perth's population structure. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 19%, adding 793 residents to reach a total of 5,069. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group is only projected to grow by 7%, with an increase of just 31 people.