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East Perth vs Perth

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Perth (1120) sits above East Perth (1113).

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East Perth and Perth side by side

MeasureEast PerthPerth
Price and market
Median house$1,350,000–
Median unit$470,000–
Renting
Owner occupied36.0%33.0%
Renter occupied61.0%66.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11131120
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score100100
Bike score100100
Population11,68113,670
Median age3533
Climate
Annual rainfall708 mm708 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Perth edges out on average school ICSEA (1120 vs 1113).

East Perth vs Perth: common questions

Does East Perth or Perth have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Perth scores 1120 vs 1113 in East Perth. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

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