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North Perth

WA 6006 • Greater Perth

9,623
Population (2021)
$59,644
Median Income
3.07 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Inner MetroEstablishedWalkablePublic TransportLifestyle

About North Perth

North Perth is an established inner-north suburb of Perth, about 4 km from the CBD in the City of Vincent. The 2021 Census population is 9,623, with a diverse mix of professionals, families and long-term residents. The suburb features heritage-era housing, contemporary infill and a strong neighbourhood-village identity. Its character combines period streetscapes with vibrant local retail and café activity.

Residents enjoy easy access to the city, nearby entertainment precincts and local amenity along Angove and Fitzgerald Street corridors. Public transport is strong, with frequent bus services and nearby rail connections supporting car-light commuting. Parks, schools and leisure facilities make the suburb attractive for family households as well as younger professionals. North Perth is valued for inner-city convenience while retaining a distinct community feel.

North Perth falls under postcode 6006 and is governed by Vincent Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Perth electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6006
Urban Area
Perth - Central
LGA / Council
Vincent
Federal Electorate
Perth
State Electorate
Perth
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.92°, 115.85°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.07 km²
Elevation
36m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Leederville Station
2.8 km
34 min
Perth Station
3.8 km
Not walkable
City West Station
3 km
Not walkable
Mt Lawley Station
3.2 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Charles Street frequent routes — Perth CBD 15-30 min
  • Loftus and Walcott Street services — Leederville / Osborne Park / Stirling 20-45 min
  • Cross-suburban connectors — Mount Lawley / inner north-west 15-35 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
4 km
By Train
10-20 min (bus/drive to station + train)
By Bus
15-30 min
By Car (Peak)
15-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-15 min

🛣️ High-frequency bus corridors provide direct and practical access to the CBD.

Walkability Very Walkable

Most daily errands and dining options are accessible on foot in central parts of the suburb, with strong transit backup.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    North Perth Plaza Shopping CentreCnr View Street & Fitzgerald Street North Perth 6006 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,473
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.7%

80 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,744
Census 2021
9,623
▲ 10.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$49,036
Income 2021
$59,644
▲ 21.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,431
Born Overseas 2,850

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 543
  • 2. Italy 274
  • 3. Vietnam 178
  • 4. New Zealand 169
  • 5. Ireland 102
  • 6. South Africa 99
  • 7. Scotland 92
  • 8. Malaysia 84
  • 9. Singapore 78
  • 10. Greece 74

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,281
Australian 2,653
Italian 1,222
Irish 1,149
Scottish 972
Chinese 476
German 332
Greek 262
Dutch 235
Vietnamese 232

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,507
Both parents born in Australia
4,004
Both parents born overseas
1,688
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.0%
Christianity
39.6%
Buddhism
2.4%
Judaism
1.0%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
509 (5.3%)
5-14 years
986 (10.2%)
15-19 years
378 (3.9%)
20-24 years
619 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,734 (18.0%)
35-44 years
1,578 (16.4%)
45-54 years
1,258 (13.1%)
55-64 years
1,163 (12.1%)
65-74 years
755 (7.8%)
75-84 years
405 (4.2%)
85+ years
250 (2.6%)

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