West Perth, WA 6005 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Perth is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6005, home to 6,102 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Vincent local government area and roughly 2 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,102
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,918 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,251 /week
- Median family income
- $2,768 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $1,772
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Perth Modern School
- Bob Hawke College
- Subiaco Primary School
- St George's Anglican Grammar School
- West Leederville Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 113 bus stops
- May Dr Kings Park Anzac Day Shuttle
- Wadjuk Way - Kings Park War Memorial
- Kings Park Rd Colin Street Cat Id 106
- Kings Park Rd Outram Street Cat Id 107
- City West Stn Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 37 cafés
- 45 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 55 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 20 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, 5.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 44.6% of the 7,031 resolvable premises in West 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: 15.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 40.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 44.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
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 West Perth?
West Perth (WA 6005) had 6,102 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Perth local government area.
What is the median rent in West Perth?
The median advertised rent in West Perth is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Perth?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Perth covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Perth Modern School (1.3 km), Bob Hawke College (1.5 km), Subiaco Primary School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Perth?
West Perth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (44.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West 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 West Perth?
In West 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 (5.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Perth?
115 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Perth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus 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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