Perth, WA 6000 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Perth is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6000, home to 13,670 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Vincent local government area.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 13,670
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,960 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,139 /week
- Median family income
- $2,494 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Perth
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - Inner
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Perth
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St George's Anglican Grammar School
- Mercedes College
- Highgate Primary School
- Sacred Heart Primary School
- North Perth Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 train stops, 98 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 train stops, 1 ferry stop, 227 bus stops
- Aberdeen St Tafe West Cat Id 7
- Aberdeen St Tafe West Cat Id 17
- Aberdeen St Aberdeen Street Cat Id 16
- Perth Stn Platform 9
- Ferry Route Elizabeth Quay Jetty
Lifestyle & amenities
- 140 cafés
- 264 restaurants
- 88 pubs and bars
- 82 parks and reserves
- 15 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 20 supermarkets
- 24 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 3.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 55.2% of the 15,457 resolvable premises in Perth. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 23.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 15.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 55.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 24,586 across the Perth District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 10,367 theft, 4,828 violent offences, 4,362 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perth?
Perth (WA 6000) had 13,670 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Perth local government area.
What is the median rent in Perth?
The median advertised rent in Perth is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Perth?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Perth covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St George's Anglican Grammar School (0.6 km), Mercedes College (1.1 km), Highgate Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Perth?
Perth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (55.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Perth?
Across the surrounding area, 24,586 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (10,367), violent (4,828), drug offences (4,362). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Perth?
In Perth, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (3.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Perth?
249 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Perth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 98 bus stops, 13 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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