East Perth, WA 6004

City of VincentAll suburbs in postcode 6004

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Median house price

$1,350,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in East Perth itself.

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East Perth at a glance

Median unit
$470,000
Weekly rent
$700
All dwellings
Population
11.7k
Median age 35

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: WA rental bond data, September 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in East Perth

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in East Perth, houses changed hands at $1,350,000 in 2024, well above the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in East Perth itself. 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.

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Rental data as of September 2026· WA rental bond data

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What to know about East Perth

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.

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 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 708 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 6 Catholic, 7 independent.

Schools in East Perth

Schools serving East Perth: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Highgate Primary School

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Victoria Park Primary School

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Kensington Primary School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
100/100
Transit
100/100
Bike
100/100

Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
51%
Lone person
41%
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
708 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
8.5°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about East Perth

What is the median house price in East Perth?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in East Perth, WA 6004 is $1,350,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in East Perth itself. The median unit price is $470,000.
How much is my house worth in East Perth?
A useful starting point is the East Perth median house price of $1,350,000 (units $470,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
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 in the City of Vincent area, WA 6004.
What is the average rent in East Perth?
The median weekly rent in East Perth is $700 across all dwellings (WA rental bond data, September 2026). The bond records behind it carry no dwelling type, so there is no separate figure for houses and units.
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, Highgate, Burswood, Perth East St Georges Tce.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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