East Perth
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for East Perth, WA 6004.
About East Perth
Welcome to East Perth
East Perth occupies a peninsula of land on the edge of the Perth CBD, wrapped by the Swan River on one side and the city's eastern fringe on the other. It sits within easy walking distance of the city centre and is bordered by Perth, Highgate, Burswood, Victoria Park and Rivervale, making it one of the most centrally located residential addresses in Western Australia.
Once dominated by rail yards and industry, East Perth has been transformed over the past three decades into a polished inner-city precinct of apartment towers, riverside parkland and low-rise townhouses. With a median age of 35 and a population of 11,681, it tends to attract professionals, downsizers and investors drawn to its walkable lifestyle and river views rather than families seeking a traditional suburban block.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in East Perth revolves around its riverside setting and proximity to the CBD's restaurants, bars and cultural precincts without the noise of the city centre itself. Cafes and eateries are scattered through the residential towers and along the water, while Royal Perth Golf Club and the Point Fraser Reserve area give the suburb a resort-like edge for an inner-city postcode.
Many residents simply cross into Perth proper for the bulk of their dining and entertainment, with Elizabeth Quay, Northbridge and the CBD's laneway bar scene all a short stroll or bike ride away. It's a lifestyle built around convenience: put the car away and walk to work, dinner or the river.
Shopping
East Perth doesn't have a traditional high street, but that's largely because the CBD's retail core is right on its doorstep. Claisebrook Village and the surrounding precinct offer everyday grocery and convenience shopping, while Hay Street Mall, Murray Street Mall and the Perth city shopping precincts are all within easy reach for anything larger. Highgate and Victoria Park, both neighbouring suburbs, add their own strips of boutique shops and cafes for residents happy to venture just across the border.
Getting around
Connectivity is one of East Perth's strongest selling points. Claisebrook and East Perth train stations sit on the Midland line, offering quick access into the CBD and out towards Midland, while frequent bus routes and the free Perth CAT service link residents to Elizabeth Quay, Northbridge and beyond. The suburb is also extremely cycle- and walk-friendly, with river paths connecting through to Burswood, Victoria Park and the city centre.
For drivers, East Perth's position alongside Graham Farmer Freeway and Lord Street gives fast access to the western suburbs, the airport and the eastern corridor through Rivervale and Burswame, making it a genuinely well-placed base for commuters who still want to be near the city.
Schools & families
East Perth is not a suburb built primarily around family life, reflected in its low proportion of houses, but it does have education options nearby. Trinity College and SEDA College WA both have a presence in the suburb, offering secondary schooling choices without residents needing to leave the area. Younger families tend to be drawn to the surrounding suburbs of Victoria Park and Rivervale for larger blocks and a broader spread of primary schools, while still keeping East Perth's amenity within easy reach.
Housing & architecture
The current listings mix tells the story clearly: 84% of homes on the market are apartments or units, with houses making up just 9%, townhouses 6% and other dwelling types the remainder. This is overwhelmingly a vertical suburb, characterised by modern apartment towers, converted warehouse-style buildings and riverside developments that capitalise on the water views and CBD proximity.
What houses and townhouses do exist tend to be found on the quieter residential streets away from the main towers, often dating from the suburb's early urban renewal period in the 1990s and 2000s. Architecturally, East Perth is a showcase of contemporary apartment design, a contrast to the older character housing found in nearby Highgate.
The property market
East Perth's property market reflects its apartment-heavy character. The median house price sits at $1.45 million, though houses are a rare and sought-after commodity given they make up less than one in ten current listings. Units and apartments, the dominant dwelling type, carry a median price of $671,000, offering a considerably more accessible entry point to this riverside location.
House prices have grown by 9.8% recently, a solid result that points to continued demand for the suburb's limited stock of standalone and townhouse-style dwellings. With median rents at $1,098 per week, East Perth also holds appeal for investors, underpinned by strong rental demand from professionals wanting to live close to the CBD without paying city-centre prices.
Market snapshot
East Perth property market
Median sale price
$1.45m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,098
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$877k
Median
$1.45m
Premium
$2.08m
Days on market
13
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
23
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +11.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in East Perth by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for East Perth, WA 6004.
Population
11,681
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$2,005
median, per week
Median rent
$410
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in East Perth
Independent & Catholic schools
SEDA College WA (East Perth)
Recent results
Recently sold in East Perth
$385k
63/138 Adelaide Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$756k
7/17 Wickham Street
Sold ~July 2026
$507k
7/208 Adelaide Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$510k
22/143 Adelaide Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$770k
9/11 Bennett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$525k
202/108 Bennett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$988k
33/78 Terrace Road
Sold ~July 2026
$610k
53/43 Wickham Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
East Perth suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in East Perth?
The median unit price in East Perth, WA is $671k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.6%.
How much is rent in East Perth?
The median weekly rent in East Perth is around $800 per week.
Is East Perth a good place to live?
East Perth is an inner suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located next to the Perth central business district. East Perth is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 11,681 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of East Perth?
East Perth has a population of 11,681 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in East Perth?
There are 2 schools in or near East Perth, including Trinity College and SEDA College WA (East Perth).
How long do homes take to sell in East Perth?
Properties in East Perth take around 17 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in East Perth?
Entry-level properties in East Perth start around $490k, while premium homes reach $955k.
What suburbs are near East Perth?
Suburbs near East Perth include Perth, Victoria Park, Highgate, Burswood and Rivervale.
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