Moving to North Perth WA 6006
What the official numbers say about living in North Perth — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $2,323 a week.
About 65% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
North Perth grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,544 → 9,623 people).
Around 62% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Italy, Vietnam; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Vietnamese, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), North Perth sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (67% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Leederville, 1.8 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 2.8 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Perth Busport, 2.5 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Wild West Charters, 3.4 km south.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 10.4 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 3 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 48 schools · 415 cafes & restaurants · 22 supermarkets · 60 parks — see them all on the North Perth profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: North Perth Primary School 400 m · Kyilla Primary School 950 m · Saint Paul’s Primary School 1 km · Aranmore Catholic College 1 km · Aranmore Catholic Primary School 1.4 km · School of Isolated and Distance Education 1.5 km · Coolbinia Primary School 1.6 km · Mount Lawley Senior High School 1.7 km
Groceries: Coles 700 m · Re Store 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.5 km · The Good Grocer 1.6 km · IGA 1.7 km · Tran's Emporium Oriental Supermarket 1.8 km · Trans Oriental Supermarket 1.8 km · Fresh Provisions 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Charles Veryard Reserve 550 m · Kyilla Park 800 m · Beatty Park 1000 m · Mick Michael Reserve 1.1 km · Alexander Park 1.1 km · Keith Frame Reserve 1.2 km · Dorrien Gardens 1.3 km · Axford Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around North Perth, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Willie Wagtail · Red Wattlebird · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Eurasian Coot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to North Perth, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Perth here | 9,623 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Coolbinia | 1,751 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Leederville | 3,686 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Menora | 2,691 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
| Northbridge | 1,420 | — | 9/10 | 3% |
| Mount Hawthorn | 8,183 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| West Perth | 6,102 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Vincent — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Perth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6006 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full North Perth profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,544 people to 9,623. It sits about 3 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Leederville station is roughly 1.8 km away. Local government is Vincent council, and the federal seat is Perth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: North Perth vs Leederville · North Perth vs Mount Hawthorn.
Nearby guides: Coolbinia · Leederville · Menora · Northbridge · Mount Hawthorn · West Perth.
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