The size of Perth is approximately 72.4 square kilometres. It has 11 parks covering nearly 4.8% of total area. The population of Perth in 2011 was 2,566 people. By 2016 the population was 2,953 showing a population growth of 15.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Perth is 50-59 years. Households in Perth are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Perth work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 78.5% of the homes in Perth were owner-occupied compared with 78.4% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $515,000.