West Perth at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
6,102
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about West Perth.
The postcode for West Perth is 6005 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
West Perth (6005) sits in the Vincent region of Western Australia.
West Perth has roughly 6,102 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Perth's population at 6,102, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (34% own, 63% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,102
Median age
35
Family households
44%
Lone person
47%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
34%
Renter occupied
63%
At a deeper level
6,102
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Perth.
Local schools for West Perth
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Government School Catchment
Perth Modern School
School Of Isolated and Distance Education
Bob Hawke College
© 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 West Perth.
- What is the West Perth postcode?
- West Perth is in the 6005 postcode, in WA, in the City of Vincent region.
- Where is West Perth?
- West Perth is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6005. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Vincent region.
- What is the average rent in West Perth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in West Perth?
- There are 20 schools serving West Perth on this page, including Perth Modern School, School Of Isolated and Distance Education, St George's Anglican Grammar School.
- How walkable is West Perth?
- West Perth has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Perth?
- West Perth is close to Northbridge, Northbridge, Northbridge, Perth Gpo, City Delivery Centre.
- What is the population of West Perth?
- The population of West Perth is approximately 6,102 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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