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East Victoria Park vs St James

Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. East Victoria Park scores higher on 9 of 9 measures.

East Victoria ParkSt James
Active5418
Wealth5939
Value9172
Parks7146
Cafés9162
Transit9639
Green space4422
Active & healthy6134
Schools nearby (OSM)8746
Median rent$350/wk $330/wk
Median house price——
Population10,5694,894
Full profile East Victoria Park in full St James in full

Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Should I live in East Victoria Park or St James?

East Victoria Park scores higher on 9 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for East Victoria Park or St James.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →