Side by sideSuburb comparison

East Perth vs Perth.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Perth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsEast 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.

The numbers behind the take

East Perth
Metric
Perth

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$410/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$410/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
36.0%
Owner occupied
33.0%
61.0%
Renter occupied
66.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
11,681
Population
13,670
35
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1113
Avg ICSEA
1120

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).