18/5 Melville Place

South Perth WA 6151

The size of South Perth is approximately 5.2 square kilometres. It has 20 parks covering nearly 28.6% of total area. The population of South Perth in 2011 was 11,990 people. By 2016 the population was 12,060 showing a population growth of 0.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Perth is 20-29 years. Households in South Perth are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Perth work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 51.5% of the homes in South Perth were owner-occupied compared with 54% in 2016.

South Perth has 8,608 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Perth have seen a 58.17% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 49.33% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

• The median value for Houses in South Perth is $1,707,935 while the median value for Units is $719,884.
• Houses have a median rent of $965 while Units have a median rent of $650.