Perth · Council (LGA)
Total population
28,4632021▲ +70.3%
Perth has a population of 28,463 — above average, more than double the typical council area's 11,880. It ranks 191st of 565 council areas nationally.
Among its neighbours it's larger than Nedlands, Subiaco and Claremont, but smaller than Cambridge, Vincent and Victoria Park. Within Perth, it varies widely, from 48 in Kings Park (WA) to 12,119 in Perth (West) - Northbridge.
The population has grown 70% since 2011, adding 12k people, faster than the 18% nationally.
Trend across censuses
Where Perth sits
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Perth — higher than 66% of areas.
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