Peppermint Grove (WA)

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As of May 2026, the suburb of Peppermint Grove has an estimated population of approximately 1,727 individuals, according to Districts evaluations of ABS population updates for the surrounding region and new addresses verified by Districts since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,597 people, this represents an expansion of 130 people (8.1%). This shifting figure is derived from the resident population of 1,727, calculated by Districts through analyzing the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS alongside 1 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With this population level, the density ratio reaches 1,614 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the national average for locations analyzed by Districts. Positioned within 1.2 percentage points of the 9.3% national average, the suburb of Peppermint Grove's 8.1% growth post-census highlights competitive growth dynamics. The expansion was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 90.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

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Workforce data gathered by Districts across statistical areas shows Peppermint Grove has a highly educated labor pool with significant representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.5%. There are 806 employed residents as of March 2026. This jobless rate sits 1.3% higher than the 4.2% recorded in Greater Perth, while participation in the workforce is notably lower, at 57.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to Census replies, a moderate 17.8% of employed locals worked from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

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According to ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Peppermint Grove ranks among the highest earning areas in the country. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Peppermint Grove is $94,002, with the average income reaching $233,479, compared to Greater Perth values of $60,748 and $80,248. Adjusted for the 10.93% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes stand at $104,276 for the median and $258,998 for the average as of March 2026. Census records place personal, family, and household incomes in the 97th to 99th percentiles across Australia. The local income profile is led by the $4000+ weekly bracket, which includes 54.3% of residents (937 people), unlike the wider region where the - bracket is largest at . High weekly earnings of more than are reported by of residents, indicating concentrated wealth that supports local business. After paying for housing, households keep of their income, which indicates high purchasing power. The region sits in the th decile on the SEIFA scale for income.

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Census data shows that residential structures in Peppermint Grove consist of 77.8% standalone houses and 22.2% alternative residential types such as apartments and semi-detached options, matching the Perth metro mix of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative formats. Outright home ownership in Peppermint Grove is high at 51.0%, far outpacing the metropolitan average, while remaining households are split between those with a mortgage (28.2%) and those renting (20.8%). Monthly mortgage payments average $4,167 in the area, which is considerably higher than the Perth metro figure of $1,907. Weekly rent stands at $440, compared to the metropolitan average of $350. On a national scale, housing costs in Peppermint Grove are also elevated, with mortgage payments exceeding the Australian average of $1,863 and rental costs well above the countrywide figure of $375.

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Families represent 77.2% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 37.3%, couples without kids at 31.7%, and single parent households at 6.9%. Other living arrangements account for 22.8% of households, consisting of single-person households at 22.0% and group housing at 0.8%. Average household size is 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Perth metric of 2.6.

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School and higher education metrics show Peppermint Grove residents are highly educated, with 52.3% of individuals aged 15+ having earned a university degree, compared to 27.9% throughout WA and 30.1% across Greater Perth. This high level of academic achievement supports opportunities in knowledge-intensive fields. The most common credentials are bachelor degrees at 36.6%, with postgraduate degrees at 13.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training accounts for 14.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (5.6%).

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An assessment of transit options indicates 17 active passenger stops within Peppermint Grove serving various bus services. These stops support 7 different transit routes, which deliver a combined 969 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is excellent, with houses generally situated 168 meters away from the closest station. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 85% and walking accounting for 6%. Household car ownership stands at 1.9 vehicles, exceeding the regional average. In addition, 17.8% of residents worked from home (according to 2021 Census figures, which might be affected by pandemic lockdowns).

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Health indicators reveal excellent wellness levels in Peppermint Grove. Districts analysis of mortality statistics and illness occurrences shows low levels of common health conditions in all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 120% of the total population (2,069 people). This is far higher than the 59.0% rate in Greater Perth and the Australian average of 55.7%.

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In terms of cultural diversity, Peppermint Grove ranks above national benchmarks, with 28.3% of the population born abroad and 10.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 54.4% of local residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which represents 1.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% in Greater Perth.

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The median age in Peppermint Grove is 41 years, which is older than both the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, the area has a high proportion of people aged 15 - 24 (21.7%), while residents aged 35 - 44 are less represented (8.4%). The 15 - 24 age bracket is also significantly larger than the national average of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 demographic expanded from 7.0% to 8.8% of the total population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 20.2% to 21.7%. Meanwhile, the 55 to group decreased from to , and the to cohort fell from to . Long-term projections suggest the age distribution in Peppermint Grove will shift by . The + age group is expected to grow fastest at , adding residents to total . General aging is set to continue, with residents aged and older accounting for of all projected population increases. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to experience population declines.

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Peppermint Grove currently has an estimated 39 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 35 children aged 0-2 and 24 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 25% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 41 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 156. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.