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Southern River

WA 6110 • Greater Perth

12,852
Population (2021)
$47,320
Median Income
13.21 km²
Area
22m
Elevation
Growth SuburbRail ConnectedFamily-FriendlyNew Estates

About Southern River

Southern River is a rapidly growing suburb of 12,900 residents in Perth's southeast, 22 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb has transformed from rural land into a family community with excellent Armadale line rail access at Southern River station.

Modern homes and rail connectivity drive appeal—young families enjoy new estates with genuine transport options. The community is establishing rapidly. Southern River attracts first-home buyers and families seeking Perth's southeast with rail access at accessible prices.

Southern River falls under postcode 6110 and is governed by Gosnells Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern River electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6110
Urban Area
Canning Vale (West) - Southern River
LGA
Gosnells
Federal Electorate
Burt
State Electorate
Southern River
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.11°, 115.96°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
13.21 km²
Elevation
22m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Ranford Road Southern River 6110 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
33 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,350
Census 2021
12,852
▲ 24.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,796
Income 2021
$47,320
▲ 10.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,321
Born Overseas 6,147

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 974
  • 2. England 669
  • 3. Malaysia 539
  • 4. China 416
  • 5. South Africa 403
  • 6. New Zealand 289
  • 7. Philippines 287
  • 8. Pakistan 237
  • 9. Afghanistan 235
  • 10. Singapore 219
  • 11. Indonesia 194
  • 12. Sri Lanka 143
  • 13. Zimbabwe 130
  • 14. Mauritius 106
  • 15. Scotland 85

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,236
Australian 2,664
Chinese 1,658
Indian 1,403
Scottish 626
Irish 532
Italian 411
Filipino 366
South African 270
Dutch 214

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,802
Both parents born in Australia
8,275
Both parents born overseas
1,363
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
37.7%
No Religion
31.6%
Islam
14.0%
Hinduism
6.8%
Buddhism
3.2%
Sikhism
2.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
960 (7.5%)
5-14 years
2,278 (17.7%)
15-19 years
975 (7.6%)
20-24 years
859 (6.7%)
25-34 years
1,637 (12.7%)
35-44 years
2,331 (18.1%)
45-54 years
1,782 (13.9%)
55-64 years
1,107 (8.6%)
65-74 years
646 (5.0%)
75-84 years
228 (1.8%)
85+ years
40 (0.3%)

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