Perth · 6004 · 2 km from Perth CBD

East Perth, WA

population +12.6% (5y), listings tightening 8.0% YoY.

NextSuburb scoreTier B
60Strong
Median house
$1.25M
5y growth
7.8%/yr
Gross yield
1.7%
Vacancy
1.1%
Growth-led, low cashflowHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

About East Perth

East Perth is a suburb of the Perth council area in Western Australia, about 1.6 km south-east of the Perth CBD. The five-year capital-growth rate sits at 7.8%/yr, gross yield around 1.7%, and vacancy at 1.1%. Population has grown 12.6% over five years and household income 21.0%, both factored into the 60/100 NextSuburb score.

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)7.8%/yr
    78/100
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    90/100
  • Rental yield1.7%
    34/100
  • Rental demand1.1% vacancy
    73/100
  • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    84/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability17% under cap
    17/100

Why this score

East Perth scores 60/100 (Strong). The two strongest signals: 12.6% population growth over five years and 21.0% income growth. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 1.7% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
  • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
  • Capital growth7.8%/yr
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (1.7%)
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

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