4 min drive to Carlisle + 5 min transfer + 19 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2100/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
57%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
East Victoria Park
Full-time 36.1%Part-time 19.6%Unemployed 3.0%Not in labour 41.2%
Dwelling Types
East Victoria Park
House 66.7%Semi-detached 15.4%Flat/Unit 17.7%
Commute Mode
East Victoria Park
Car 73.0%Transit 13.7%Bicycle 1.6%Walk 2.3%WFH 9.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
59.5%
England
5.5%
New Zealand
2.5%
India
2.2%
Malaysia
1.8%
Language at Home
English only
76.9%
Mandarin
1.2%
Italian
0.6%
Arabic
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about East Victoria Park
Is East Victoria Park safe?
East Victoria Park has a safety score of 18/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: St James (WA) (13/100), Bentley (WA) (9/100), Carlisle (24/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in East Victoria Park?
Median weekly rent in East Victoria Park is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: St James (WA) ($750/wk), Bentley (WA) ($750/wk), Carlisle ($780/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in East Victoria Park?
East Victoria Park has a school rating of 61/100 across 4 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Millen Primary School (Primary), East Victoria Park Primary School (Primary), Carson Street School (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is East Victoria Park from Perth CBD?
East Victoria Park is 18 minutes by car, or 38 minutes by public transport, or 28 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is East Victoria Park affordable to buy in?
The median house price in East Victoria Park is $1.2M, up 17.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $695K. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: St James (WA) ($905K), Bentley (WA) ($805K), Carlisle ($960K). (Data as of July 2026)
East Victoria Park has quietly become one of Perth's most talked-about eating destinations, with Albany Highway hosting a dense run of ramen bars, Malaysian and Indonesian restaurants, and BBQ joints that draw diners from across the city. The suburb is visibly gentrifying and walkable. Crime is a genuine undercurrent though, and the Armadale train station precinct makes some newcomers uneasy. For young renters and food lovers, it is an affordable, buzzy inner suburb on the rise.
The typical house sells for around $1.18M and rent of $750/week, placing it 16% above the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 18-minute drive or 38 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (60%). With a safety score of 18/100, crime rates run 34 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 4 schools hold a combined rating of 61/100, well above average. The median age is 35, with households earning $2,100/week.
“As an east coaster only visiting for a few months, I have been absolutely blown away by the quantity and standard of Malaysian and Indonesian food over here.”— 110 upvotes in community discussion