Perth at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
13.7k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Perth.
The postcode for Perth is 6000 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Perth (6000) sits in the Vincent region of Western Australia.
Perth has roughly 13,670 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Perth's population at 13,670, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 66% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
13,670
Median age
33
Family households
45%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
66%
At a deeper level
13,670
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11,836
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
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 Perth.
Local schools for Perth
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Highgate Primary School
Perth Modern School
North Perth 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 Perth.
- What is the Perth postcode?
- Perth is in the 6000 postcode, in WA, in the City of Vincent region.
- Where is Perth?
- Perth is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6000. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Vincent region.
- What is the average rent in Perth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Perth?
- There are 20 schools serving Perth on this page, including St George's Anglican Grammar School, Mercedes College, Highgate Primary School.
- How walkable is Perth?
- Perth has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Perth?
- Perth is close to Perth Gpo, Perth East St Georges Tce, Perth Bc, City Delivery Centre, Northbridge.
- What is the population of Perth?
- The population of Perth is approximately 13,670 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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