Average rent in East Perth, WA — 2026

East Perth sits in the Perth local government area, 1km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 11,798 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $410/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 61% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$410/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,798

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Perth
1 km
Households renting
61%
Separate houses
5%
Flats / apartments
89%
Born overseas
55%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Perth

Renting in East Perth

Renting in East Perth costs more than most of Western Australia — the typical renter pays $410/week, which is 22% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (61%) living mostly in flats and apartments (89%), which fits the inner-Perth pattern. About 55% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. East Perth is 1km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in East Perth?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in East Perth, WA was $410. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does East Perth rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while East Perth came in at $410 — 22% above. East Perth sits 1km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 5% separate houses and 89% flats).
Which suburbs near East Perth have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than East Perth's $410/week (ABS 2021): Scarborough, Subiaco - Shenton Park, Gelorup - Stratham. On the higher end, you've got Kingsley, Harrisdale, Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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