East Victoria Park
Net overseas migration of 552 per year dwarfs internal outflow of 165, making East Victoria Park one of Perth's most migration-dependent suburbs for population growth. The 15.0% population growth over the past decade runs close to the national average, but the composition is unusual: almost entirely overseas-driven rather than the domestic greenfield migration that fuels most Perth growth corridors. The university qualification rate of 49.7% sits 19.6 percentage points above the national baseline, yet SEIFA places the suburb at IRSAD decile 7, suggesting that credentials have not yet translated into proportional wealth. Mining employment at 8.0% of workers is a distinctly WA marker, higher than any eastern-state suburb in this batch.
Population
10,569
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,100/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$479K
Estimated from rent (2025)
No median house price is available in the dataset, so buyers must rely on adjacent suburb benchmarks. The monthly mortgage repayment of $2,073 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold, indicating comfortable servicing capacity for existing owners. Detached houses account for 66.8% of stock, with apartments at 17.8% and semi-detached at 15.4%, a more mixed fabric than typical Perth suburbs. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 48.7%, with four-plus at 24.1% and two-bedroom at 19.9%. The median age of 35 is 5 years below national, and 31.1% of families are couples without children, pointing to a younger buyer cohort entering before the family-upgrade stage.
For Buyers
No median house price is available in the dataset, so buyers must rely on adjacent suburb benchmarks. The monthly mortgage repayment of $2,073 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold, indicating comfortable servicing capacity for existing owners. Detached houses account for 66.8% of stock, with apartments at 17.8% and semi-detached at 15.4%, a more mixed fabric than typical Perth suburbs. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 48.7%, with four-plus at 24.1% and two-bedroom at 19.9%. The median age of 35 is 5 years below national, and 31.1% of families are couples without children, pointing to a younger buyer cohort entering before the family-upgrade stage.
For Investors
Renters make up 41.5% of households, well above the national average, supplying a solid tenant pool. Median weekly rent of $350 is moderate for Perth, though without a median house price, gross yield cannot be calculated. The vacancy rate of 7.9% is elevated and above the 3% balanced-market benchmark, suggesting some softness in demand. Rent growth of 11.5% over the decade is below inflation, meaning real rents have fallen. Zero development applications were lodged in 12 months, an unusual reading that may reflect data collection timing rather than actual inactivity. The gentrification score of 33 with early signs, driven by population growth and accelerating from 8% to 16% over recent periods, may support future capital gains.
Development Activity
Total DAs
154
Last 12 Months
0
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
Schools in East Victoria Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
East Victoria Park Primary School
K-6 · 429 students
Millen Primary School
K-6 · 544 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 3,641, followed by Irish (1,075) and Scottish (959), maintaining an Anglo-Celtic base, while 36.6% were born overseas, 15.0 percentage points above the national average. Mandarin (116), Nepali (71), Italian (63), Arabic (48) and Cantonese (39) are the main non-English languages. The 49.7% university qualification rate sits 19.6 points above national, and the median age of 35 is 5 years below national. Professionals dominate occupations at 2,044 workers, nearly triple the next group. Christianity leads religion at 3,598, with Islam (372) and Buddhism (342) forming notable minorities. The participation rate of 68.3% is well above the national average, consistent with a young, working-age population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
66.8%
Houses
15.4%
Townhouse
17.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split shows 22.2% outright owners, 36.4% mortgage holders, and 41.5% renters, tilting toward a renter-heavy market more typical of inner-city areas than middle-ring Perth. Three-bedroom homes account for 48.7% of stock, followed by four-plus bedrooms at 24.1%, reflecting the suburb's older detached-house fabric. Detached houses at 66.8% are the majority, but the combined apartment (17.8%) and semi-detached (15.4%) share of 33.2% signals that densification is well underway. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.8% is one of the lowest in this dataset, and rent-to-income at 16.7% is also very low, indicating that both owners and renters face manageable housing costs relative to their incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,073
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,048
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.9%
Unoccupied
358
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.1%
Couples, no children
7,395
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 16.3% (758 workers), followed by Professional/Technical at 13.1%, Education at 11.7%, Mining at 8.0% and Public Administration at 7.8%. The mining share is a distinctly WA feature, reflecting FIFO workers who live in Perth and commute to regional sites. Professionals top occupations at 2,044, with Managers at 782 and Community/Personal at 707. Unemployment at 5.1% is near the national average, and participation at 68.3% is well above average. The SEIFA profile shows IEO decile 8 (strong education) but IER decile 4 (below-average economic resources), a 4-decile gap that parallels young-professional suburbs where high credentials have not yet converted to asset accumulation.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
12,919
Unemployed
434
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.8%
Part-time
30.1%
Participation
68.3%
Employed
5,718
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.7%
Postgraduate
13.4%
Born Overseas
36.6%
Dwellings
4,164
Transport to Work
Public transport captures 15.1% of commuters, above the national median, reflecting bus access to Perth CBD, while car driving sits at 73.8% and walking/cycling at 4.4%. Schools are limited but strong: East Victoria Park Primary (ICSEA 1,088, 429 students) and Millen Primary (1,084, 544 students) both sit well above the national 1,000 benchmark. No secondary schools are located within the suburb boundaries. The IRSAD decile 7 and IRSD decile 7 readings indicate above-average conditions, and the 18.3% volunteering rate is above the national average. The mortgage stress at 22.8% and rent stress at 16.7% are both comfortably low.
Drive
73.8%
Public Transport
15.1%
Walk / Cycle
4.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.41%/yr
(+281 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth of 1.41% per year adds 281 people annually, well above the national average. The 10-year change of 15.0% is right at the national benchmark. Net overseas migration of 552 per year is the primary driver, while internal migration runs negative at 165 per year. The gentrification score of 33 identifies early signs, with population growth accelerating from 8% to 16% over recent periods. The working-age share grew by 1.5 percentage points, and the young share also increased by 0.4 points, while the senior share grew by just 1.5 points, a balanced age shift compared to most established suburbs. Real income growth of 16.8% over the decade is above average.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+552
Net Internal / yr
-165
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +25% since 2011, Net internal outflow -165/yr, Strong overseas inflow +552/yr, Accelerating: 8% → 16%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How East Victoria Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Victoria Park a good suburb to live in?
East Victoria Park suits young professionals wanting inner-Perth access with moderate costs. Mortgage stress at 22.8% is comfortable, both primary schools exceed ICSEA 1,080, and public transport captures 15.1% of commuters. IRSAD decile 7 confirms above-average advantage. The median age of 35 is 5 years below national, and 49.7% hold university qualifications.
What is the median house price in East Victoria Park?
No median house price is available in the current dataset. Monthly mortgage repayments are $2,073 and median weekly rent is $350. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.8% is well below the 30% stress threshold. Rent-to-income at 16.7% is also low, suggesting comfortable housing costs relative to the 79.4 household income percentile.
What schools are in East Victoria Park?
East Victoria Park has 2 government primary schools, both above the national ICSEA benchmark. East Victoria Park Primary (1,088, 429 students) and Millen Primary (1,084, 544 students) provide above-average educational outcomes. No secondary schools are located within the suburb. The IEO decile 8 confirms strong education access.
Is East Victoria Park safe?
Crime data is not available for East Victoria Park in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 7 indicates below-average disadvantage, which generally correlates with moderate crime rates. The IRSAD decile 7 and 49.7% university qualification rate suggest a socio-economic profile typically associated with lower-than-average personal crime.
Is East Victoria Park good for property investment?
The 41.5% renter share provides a solid tenant pool. However, the 7.9% vacancy rate is elevated, and rent growth of 11.5% over the decade is below inflation. Zero DAs were lodged in 12 months, limiting new supply. Population growth at 1.41% per year (281 persons) is strong. The gentrification score of 33 signals early-stage transition.
How is East Victoria Park's population changing?
Population is growing at 1.41% per year (281 persons), driven almost entirely by overseas migration of 552 per year. Internal migration runs negative at 165 per year. The 10-year change of 15.0% sits at the national average. The working-age share grew by 1.5 percentage points, a healthier age profile than most established suburbs.
What languages are spoken in East Victoria Park?
Mandarin (116), Nepali (71), Italian (63), Arabic (48) and Cantonese (39) lead non-English languages. With 36.6% born overseas (15.0 points above national), the linguistic diversity reflects Perth's role as a gateway for South Asian and East Asian migration, though the suburb remains less linguistically concentrated than Sydney equivalents.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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