Perth MP and resident John Carey often jokes with neighbours they live on the 'gayest street in WA' and now it may be official, with new Census data revealing Perth is the most popular suburb in Western Australia for same sex couples to live.

"We've joked about it in the past - being the gayest street. There's at least three gay couples here and five gay shared households that I know of," Mr Carey said.

Perth is WA's most popular suburb for same sex couples to call home.

"I'm not surprised at all [that Perth has topped the list] because it's inner city, it's a great community and is close to cafes - you can walk everywhere.

"[Being gay] just feels normal here, no one looks or glances at a same-sex couple holding hands walking down the street, no one shrugs their shoulders - it has a really lovely, inclusive feel."