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WA · Nedlands Council
Shenton Park, 6008
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,503
Growth (1 yr)
+2.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+13.3%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,313/wk
Employment rate
61.2%
Languages at home
14.8%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Spanish, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Nedlands Council, Shenton Park is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Reported crime has been falling recently.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with local dining and lifestyle amenities less decisive.
At a glance
Shenton Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$750/wk
Population (ERP)
5,503
+2.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#2
among Metro Perth · Emerging
Safety
14th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
85th
percentile in WA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
97th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 65.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 5% of Western Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 552nd in Australia
- State rank
- 32nd in WA
- Peer rank
- #2 among Metro Perth · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #23 among Metro Perth suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- 2,510
Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated · Monthly bond summaries
Population
Estimated resident population
5,503(June 2025)
+2.9% annual · +13.3% over 5 years · 85th percentile in WA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.9%
- 5-year growth
- +13.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +153
- Change in 5 years
- +646
- Growth rank in WA
- 85th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,000), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,638
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,313
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 153 of 1,935
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,980
- Employment rate
- 61.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,193 / 240 / 343
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 12,251
- Against the person
- 2,990
- Against property
- 6,391
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2,226.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -20.9%
Most common offence types
- Assault (Non-Family)1066
- Drug Offences2446
- Fraud & Related Offences1076
- Property Damage780
- Stealing3292
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- WA Police district crime statistics — Western Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 1,164
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 97th
School list
- Shenton CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 2,757 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Shenton College Deaf Education CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 988 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 36 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Jolimont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 421 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Rosalie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1178 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 470 students · Top SEA quarter 74% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Hollywood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1174 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 358 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- SEDA College WASecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1014 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 531 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Quintilian SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1182 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 160 students · Top SEA quarter 76% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Moerlina SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 50 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Subiaco Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1169 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 706 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Aberdare Rd After Smyth Rd
- Aberdare Rd Before Herbert Rd
- Selby St After Lonnie St
- Stubbs Tce Stand 1
- Stubbs Tce Stand 2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
347 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 3 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 bakeries · 5 playgrounds · 2 dog parks · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 30 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 196 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 88/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.65
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.94
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.16
Food & drink(9)
- Lawley's Bakery CafeBakery
- Excelsior DeliCafe
- Grain Bakery WACafe
- Wards Central DiningCafe
- Amber PizzaRestaurant
Unit 14 2 Thorburn Way
- Kiri JapaneseRestaurant
142 Onslow Road, Shenton Park
- Mis telleRestaurant
- Papa Bello'sRestaurant
144 Onslow Road, Shenton Park
- Shenton KebabsRestaurant
Shopping(3)
- Coles LocalSupermarket
- The Good Grocer (Shenton Park IGA)Supermarket
Community(1)
- Shenton Park Community CentreCommunity centre
240 Onslow Road
Health & services(4)
- Smile HausDentist
Unit 12B 2 Thorburn Way
- Orthopaedic SurgeonsMedical clinic
- Shenton Park Family PracticeMedical clinic
- Greenleaf PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(196)
- Dog park
- Rosalie ParkDog park
- Centre of Movement Studies & Yoga MovesGym
45 Evans Street
- Coast FitnessGym
- Playground (5)
- Rosalie Park Tennis ClubSports centre
85 Onslow Road
- Lemnos TurfSports field
- Sports field
- Wests Subiaco Rugby ClubSports field
- Swimming pool (183)
Transport(22)
21 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(47)
- CellarAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Cat HavenAnimal Shelter
- Bbq (2)
- Ador NailsBeauty salon
- Ben Brown memorial benchBench
- Bench (18)
- Bicycle Parking (24)
- Automotive InsightCar repair
- Bosch ServiceCar repair
- Temple Fine RugsCarpet
- In StepClothes
159 Onslow Road
- Mog & BoneDesigner
- Drinking water (3)
- Fountain (9)
- BaarcHairdresser
- Hair AmbitionsHairdresser
146 Onslow Road, Shenton Park
- La De Da HairHairdresser
- Mister Fades BarbershopHairdresser
- Harmony Hearing & AudiologyHearing Aids
243 Onslow Road
- Letter Box (2)
- Lounger (3)
- Nee MassageMassage
2 Thorburn Way
- SQ News + LottoNewsagent
- Ward's Central DiningOutdoor Seating
- Parking (3)
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (2)
- Picnic Table
- Australia PostPost Box
- Shenton Park Post OfficePost office
- Evans Street Community LibraryPublic Bookcase
75 Evans Street
- James Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
16 James Street
- The Secret Closet LibraryPublic Bookcase
223 Onslow Road
- Shenton Park Shopping CentrePublic toilets
- Recycling
- Shelter (2)
- Darn-itTailor
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator (2)
- TransperthTicket Validator
- Toy Library
- Sharmrock TyresTyres
- Vending machine (4)
- Recycling And Waste BinsWaste Basket
- Waste And Recycling BinsWaste Basket
- Waste Basket (5)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Austin Street Mini ParkPark
- Henry Street ParkPark
- Johns Street ParkPark
- Lake Jualbup ReservePark
- Nicholson Road ReservePark
- Rankin Road ReservePark
- Rosalie ParkPark
- Rosalie Street Mini ParkPark
- Shenton BushlandPark
- Wiliam Street Mini ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 17
- Nearest hospital
- City Lower West Older Adult Mental Health Service (Selby OAMH) (0.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Body Lohic PhysiotherapyNicholson RoadPhysiotherapist
- Churchill Health CentreNicholson RoadYes
- City Lower West Older Adult Mental Health Service (Selby OAMH)Hospital
- Greenleaf PharmacyPharmacy
- Health &Dental AcupuctureDentist
- Kaarta StudioOnslow RoadAlternative
- Onslow Road Family PracticeOnslow RoadDoctor
- Orthopaedic SurgeonsDoctor
- PEAK PodiatryNicholson RoadPodiatrist
- Perth Adult Speech PathologyOnslow RoadSpeech_Therapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 92
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 51 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Sewerage Vent, Shenton ParkGray St, Shenton Park24815
- Lemnos HospitalStubbs Tce, Shenton Park1833
- Shenton Park Rehabilitation Hospital6 Selby St, Shenton Park2971
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Curtin
- Member of Parliament
- Kate CHANEY (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 117,244
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 52.2%Labor 47.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).
Coalition 48.2%Labor 51.8%
3.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- JolimontLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Mount Claremont EastLabor 51.0% · Coalition 49.0% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Shenton Park WestLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Nedlands NorthLabor 54.9% · Coalition 45.1% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Floreat EastLabor 44.9% · Coalition 55.1% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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Comparable suburbs
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