South Perth, Australia

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

12,596 Population 6,267/sq mi density

62 ft Elevation 19 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$38,769 median income, 4.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$211,200 home value, $1,056/mo rent

South Perth, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$38,769

48% below

$38,769 per capita

Home Value

$211,200

25% below

Median Rent

$1,056/mo

9% below

Unemployment

4.4%

22% above

Avg Temperature

64°F

343 sunny days/yr

Is South Perth a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Perth residents earn a median household income of $38,769 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,769. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,197 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Perth is $211,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,056/month.

Climate & Weather

South Perth has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,596

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density6,267/mi²

Foreign Born37.6%

Economy

Median Income$38,769

Per Capita$38,769

Unemployment4.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$746

Housing

B+

Home Value$211,200

Rent$1,056

Ownership56.5%

Housing Units5,038

Climate

Avg Temp64°F

Sunny Days343/yr

Rain22.0 in/yr

Elevation62 ft

Did You Know?

37.6% of residents are foreign-born.