South Perth WA

Postcode 6151 · South Perth LGA

South Perth is a well-established suburb in Western Australia within the South Perth local government area (postcode 6151). With a population of 12,596, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $105K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in South Perth is $1.4 million, having grown strongly 5.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $575,000 (+10.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $630. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,200.

South Perth is served by 4 schools, including 3 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1122, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 ferry wharf, 76 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 2 private hospitals.

From an investment perspective, South Perth offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.4M/$951K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 13.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +5.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.4M/$951K Above Median
Affordability13.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+5.8% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$71,141
Mean Income$108,529
Earners13,211
YoY Change+5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education10/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.4M
5.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$575K
10.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$375
POPULATION
12,596
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$2,026
Personal Income /wk$1147
Mortgage /mth$2,200
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops76
Ferry Wharves1
Mill Point Rd Before Ferry St
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA1122
Total Students2,101
Independent2
Government1
Catholic1
Wesley CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1147
South Perth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1122
St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1140
Hensman Street ElementaryPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1080
HOSPITALS (2)
South Perth Hospitalprivate
Southbank Day Surgeryprivate
Data: 2024