South Perth at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
12.6k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about South Perth.
The postcode for South Perth is 6151 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
South Perth (6151) sits in the Victoria Park region of Western Australia.
South Perth has roughly 12,596 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Perth scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Perth's population at 12,596, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
12,596
Median age
42
Family households
58%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
12,596
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
48
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Perth.
Local schools for South Perth
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Government School Catchment
South Perth Primary School
Collier 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 South Perth.
- What is the South Perth postcode?
- South Perth is in the 6151 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- Where is South Perth?
- South Perth is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6151. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- What is the average rent in South Perth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in South Perth?
- There are 20 schools serving South Perth on this page, including Wesley College, Hensman Street Elementary, South Perth Primary School.
- How walkable is South Perth?
- South Perth has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Perth?
- South Perth is close to South Perth Angelo St, Kensington, Como, Bentley Dc, Perth East St Georges Tce.
- What is the population of South Perth?
- The population of South Perth is approximately 12,596 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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