East Perth Suburb Profile

East Perth divides opinion. Locals describe it as a suburb with prime bones: river views, walkable paths, and a short hop to the CBD, but one that has never quite lived up to its promise. People note the high number of vacant shops and empty offices, antisocial behaviour near Wellington Park, and a streetscape that feels eerily quiet. Yet new bridges, an arts precinct at the old Power Station, and ongoing apartment development suggest the suburb is slowly turning a corner.

Property prices sit at a median of $1.61M and rent of $950/week, which is 58% above the Perth metro median. Expect a short 10-minute drive to the CBD (or 15 min via public transport), and 24% of residents use public transport, well above the metro average of 7.3%. At 15/100, the safety score sits 37 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is among the highest in Perth, with 1 school holding a combined 92/100 rating. At a median age of 35, households here bring in $2,005/week.