East Perth at a glance
Median house
$1,350,000
Median unit
$470,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
11.7k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about East Perth.
The postcode for East Perth is 6004 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in East Perth is $1,350,000.
East Perth (6004) sits in the Vincent region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,350,000, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
East Perth has roughly 11,681 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
East Perth scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 6 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Perth's population at 11,681, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
11,681
Median age
35
Family households
51%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,350,000 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $470,000, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $270,000. Prices sit well above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,350,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $470,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
$1,350,000
$470,000
11,681
Median age: 35
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.58% (median rent $410/wk against a $1,350,000 price tag). Units yield 4.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 61% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.58%
Based on $1,350,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.54%
Based on $470,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202636%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Perth.
Local schools for East Perth
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Highgate Primary School
Victoria Park Primary School
Kensington Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Perth.
- What is the median house price in East Perth?
- The median house price in East Perth, WA 6004 is $1,350,000. The median unit price is $470,000.
- What is the East Perth postcode?
- East Perth is in the 6004 postcode, in WA, in the City of Vincent region.
- Where is East Perth?
- East Perth is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6004. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Vincent region.
- What is the average rent in East Perth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in East Perth?
- There are 20 schools serving East Perth on this page, including Trinity College, Mercedes College, Highgate Primary School.
- How walkable is East Perth?
- East Perth has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Perth?
- East Perth is close to Perth Bc, Perth, Highgate, Perth Gpo, Burswood.
- What is the population of East Perth?
- The population of East Perth is approximately 11,681 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
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