East Perth

WA 6004 • Greater Perth

11,681
Population (2021)
$61,048
Median Income
3.21 kmยฒ
Area
22m
Elevation
Inner CityWaterfrontApartment LivingUrban Lifestyle

About East Perth

East Perth is an inner-city suburb directly adjacent to Perth's CBD, transformed from industrial wasteland into a vibrant urban precinct. The Claisebrook area features waterfront living along the inlet, while high-rise apartments and heritage warehouses create an eclectic cityscape.

This is Perth's most urban lifestyleโ€”apartment living, waterfront dining at Claisebrook Cove, and walkable access to the city and stadium precinct. The community attracts young professionals, downsizers, and interstate arrivals seeking inner-city convenience. East Perth offers Perth's most walkable urban living.

East Perth falls under postcode 6004 and is governed by Perth Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Perth electorate.

๐Ÿ“ Location

Postcode
6004
Urban Area
Perth - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.95ยฐ, 115.88ยฐ
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.21 kmยฒ
Elevation
22m

๐Ÿ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

๐ŸŽ“ Schools

๐Ÿ  Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
35 years

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Demographics

Census 2016
10,596
Census 2021
11,681
10.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$51,584
Income 2021
$61,048
18.3% increase

Income Comparison

๐Ÿ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
๐Ÿ’ฐ Income: ABS Census 2021

๐ŸŒ Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,200
Born Overseas 6,494

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 756
  • 2. China 592
  • 3. India 493
  • 4. Malaysia 383
  • 5. Japan 257
  • 6. New Zealand 244
  • 7. Singapore 218
  • 8. Philippines 204
  • 9. Indonesia 196
  • 10. South Korea 179
  • 11. Brazil 173
  • 12. South Africa 148
  • 13. Iran 131
  • 14. Vietnam 129
  • 15. Hong Kong 126

๐Ÿงฌ Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,878
Chinese 1,623
Australian 1,617
Irish 917
Scottish 764
Indian 599
Italian 525
German 276
Filipino 250
Korean 196

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,230
Both parents born in Australia
7,372
Both parents born overseas
1,030
One parent AU, one overseas

๐Ÿ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.4%
Christianity
32.4%
Buddhism
5.0%
Hinduism
4.6%
Islam
4.1%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

๐Ÿ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
443 (3.8%)
5-14 years
429 (3.7%)
15-19 years
241 (2.1%)
20-24 years
988 (8.5%)
25-34 years
3,449 (29.5%)
35-44 years
2,106 (18.0%)
45-54 years
1,319 (11.3%)
55-64 years
1,292 (11.1%)
65-74 years
964 (8.3%)
75-84 years
352 (3.0%)
85+ years
98 (0.8%)

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