St George's Anglican Grammar SchoolSecondaryIndependent88
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
88
Reading
598
Writing
593
Numeracy
596
Grammar
587
Spelling
576
Administration
Fees
$13,768
Students
596
Ratio
15:1
Attend.
90%
Demographics
ICSEA
1139
Gender
54%/46%
Indig.
1%
LBOTE
19%
Location & Travel
0 min(1.4 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
7 min drive to Perth + 5 min transfer + 2 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
33 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1960/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
33%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
8.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
1.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Perth
Full-time 42.6%Part-time 17.2%Unemployed 3.6%Not in labour 36.6%
Dwelling Types
Perth
House 8.6%Semi-detached 11.1%Flat/Unit 79.9%
Commute Mode
Perth
Car 44.0%Transit 17.2%Bicycle 2.7%Walk 26.1%WFH 10.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
38.5%
China
5.7%
England
5.1%
India
4.0%
Malaysia
2.4%
Language at Home
English only
60.3%
Mandarin
3.9%
Spanish
1.3%
Cantonese
1.1%
Vietnamese
1.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Perth
Is Perth safe?
Perth has a safety score of 2/100, 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. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Northbridge (WA) (0/100), West Perth (16/100), Highgate (WA) (11/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Perth?
Median weekly rent in Perth is $870/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Northbridge (WA) ($835/wk), West Perth ($800/wk), Highgate (WA) ($850/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Perth?
Perth has a school rating of 91/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Mercedes College (Secondary), St George's Anglican Grammar School (Secondary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Perth from Perth CBD?
Perth is 7 minutes by car, or 8 minutes by public transport, or 14 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Perth affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Perth is $1.3M, up 14.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $630K. For renters, median weekly rent is $870/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Northbridge (WA) ($1.1M), West Perth ($1.3M), Highgate (WA) ($1.7M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/perth
💎 Expensive🏙️ Urban Buzz🚶 Walkable🌳 Established🚆 Public Transport
Perth CBD is a compact, walkable city centre that punches above its weight for dining and nightlife, with Northbridge just steps away. Public transport is increasingly the norm for commuters, though the network is straining under new demand. Apartments are expensive, youth antisocial behaviour near the Underground station draws regular complaints, and locals note the city feels smaller than east-coast capitals. Still, the welcoming culture and proximity to the Swan River make the CBD an appealing base for young professionals.
At $1.32M and rent of $870/week, the local housing market is 29% above the Perth metro median. Perth sits a short 7-minute drive from the CBD (8 min by transit), and most residents drive (36%). The area's 2/100 safety rating is 50 points below the metro average of 52. It has 2 schools with a combined rating of 91/100, among the highest in Perth. This is a younger suburb with a median age of 33, where households bring in $1,960/week.
“Today around 4.30pm I was walking near the Perth Underground station on Murray St and was picked on by 6 teenagers. One by one deliberately blocked my path. I didn't retaliate and managed to side step them and walked into a store.”— 302 upvotes in community discussion