Perth CBD bushfire risk
Of Perth CBD’s 22,059 mapped properties, 5.2% are in a mapped bushfire-prone area. Flood mapping for this area is coming soon.
For context, Perth CBD’s bushfire exposure is below the WA average of 21.7%.
Where the hazards are in Perth CBD
Flood and bushfire areas across Perth CBD. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Perth CBD
Perth CBD sits in the Perth police district, which recorded 24,586 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 24,586 total. Figures are for the whole Perth police district (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Perth CBD
Perth CBD is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: Residential/commercial
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: District centre
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Local centre
Who lives in Perth CBD
At the 2021 Census, 49.8% of Perth CBD’s 13,670 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Perth CBD
Perth council approved 12 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Perth council area (not just Perth CBD). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.