Moving to Northbridge WA 6003
What the official numbers say about living in Northbridge — 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 $1,853 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Northbridge grew 41% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,005 → 1,420 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Korea, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Northbridge sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (45% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Perth, 700 m south-east.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 650 m south.
Nearest bus interchange: Perth Busport, 400 m south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Wild West Charters, 1.3 km south.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 10 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 1 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 46 schools · 497 cafes & restaurants · 26 supermarkets · 65 parks — see them all on the Northbridge profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint George's Anglican Grammar School 900 m · Highgate Primary School 1.1 km · Sacred Heart Primary School 1.5 km · Mercedes College 1.6 km · Perth Modern School 1.7 km · North Perth Primary School 1.8 km · School of Isolated and Distance Education 1.8 km · The Actors’ Hub 1.8 km
Groceries: European Food Wholesalers 250 m · Tran's Emporium Oriental Supermarket 350 m · Trans Oriental Supermarket 350 m · Emma Seafood Yong Tofu, Asian Grocery 450 m · Coles 600 m · 7 Fresh Supermarket 600 m · Northbridge Supa IGA 750 m · Woolworths 850 m
Parks and reserves: Russell Square 50 m · Plateia Hellas 250 m · Stuart Street Reserve 400 m · Urban Orchard 600 m · Robertson Park 600 m · Ivy Park 800 m · Tu Do Park 850 m · Central Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Northbridge, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Rainbow Lorikeet · Red Wattlebird · Willie Wagtail · Australian Raven · Eurasian Coot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Northbridge, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbridge here | 1,420 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| Perth | 13,670 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| West Perth | 6,102 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Highgate | 2,326 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| North Perth | 9,623 | — | 10/10 | 4% |
| Leederville | 3,686 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| East Perth | 11,681 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Perth — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Perth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6003 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Northbridge profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week.
The population grew 41% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,005 people to 1,420. It sits about 1 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Perth station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Perth council, and the federal seat is Perth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Northbridge vs Highgate · Northbridge vs Leederville.
Nearby guides: Perth · West Perth · Highgate · North Perth · Leederville · East Perth.
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