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Shenton Park

WA 6008 • Greater Perth

4,638
Population (2021)
$59,540
Median Income
3.33 km²
Area
21m
Elevation
Inner SuburbLeafyAffluentTrain AccessNear Universities

About Shenton Park

Shenton Park is an affluent inner suburb located just 4 kilometres west of Perth CBD, split between the Cities of Nedlands and Subiaco. With a population of approximately 4,600, this leafy established suburb offers a blend of character homes, modern apartments and bushland. The suburb is named after George Shenton, a three-time Mayor of Perth who owned land in the area, and features Jualbup Lake as a natural centrepiece attracting diverse birdlife.

Residents enjoy proximity to Kings Park, the popular Subiaco shopping and dining precinct, and excellent transport connections via Shenton Park Station on the Fremantle line. The suburb attracts professionals, academics (given its proximity to UWA) and families who value the combination of inner-city convenience with leafy, established streetscapes. Local amenities include Shenton College, community parks and easy access to Perth's western beaches just 5 kilometres away.

Shenton Park falls under postcode 6008 and is governed by Nedlands Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nedlands electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6008
Urban Area
Perth - West
LGA
Nedlands
Federal Electorate
Curtin
State Electorate
Nedlands
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.96°, 115.81°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.33 km²
Elevation
21m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shenton Park
0.5 km
6 mins
Daglish
0.8 km
10 mins
Subiaco
1.2 km
15 mins

Bus Services

  • 24, 25, 26, 27 — Perth CBD via Thomas Street 15-20 mins
  • 96, 97 — Fremantle 20 mins
  • 103 — Subiaco to Nedlands 10 mins

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
4 km
By Train
8-10 mins to Perth Underground
By Bus
15-20 mins
By Car (Peak)
15-20 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-10 mins

🛣️ Excellent public transport; easy access to Fremantle (15 mins by train)

Walkability Very Walkable

Good local amenities within walking distance; excellent for train commuters

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Seymour Avenue & Selby Street Shenton Park 6008 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,980
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,525
Census 2021
4,638
▲ 2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$51,896
Income 2021
$59,540
▲ 14.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,980
Born Overseas 1,492

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 375
  • 2. China 81
  • 3. Malaysia 68
  • 4. Scotland 67
  • 5. New Zealand 64
  • 6. South Africa 61
  • 7. India 60
  • 8. United States 46
  • 9. Ireland 43
  • 10. Indonesia 35
  • 11. Singapore 35
  • 12. Canada 33
  • 13. Iran 30
  • 14. Japan 28
  • 15. Netherlands 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,909
Australian 1,505
Irish 634
Scottish 594
Chinese 318
German 142
Italian 142
Dutch 108
Indian 105
Polish 77

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,832
Both parents born in Australia
1,742
Both parents born overseas
854
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.8%
Christianity
37.1%
Buddhism
2.1%
Hinduism
1.2%
Islam
1.1%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
247 (5.3%)
5-14 years
689 (14.9%)
15-19 years
259 (5.6%)
20-24 years
241 (5.2%)
25-34 years
475 (10.2%)
35-44 years
616 (13.3%)
45-54 years
626 (13.5%)
55-64 years
525 (11.3%)
65-74 years
546 (11.8%)
75-84 years
282 (6.1%)
85+ years
125 (2.7%)

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