North Perth, WA 6006 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Perth is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6006, home to 9,623 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Vincent local government area and roughly 3 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,623
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,323 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,147 /week
- Median family income
- $3,161 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Vincent
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - Inner
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Perth
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,473
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- North Perth Primary School
- Aranmore Catholic College
- Kyilla Primary School
- St Paul's Primary School
- School Of Isolated And Distance Education
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 120 bus stops
- Charles St After Angove St
- Charles St Before Albert St
- Charles St After Albert St
- Scarborough Beach Rd After Charles St
- Scarborough Beach Rd After Sydney St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 44 cafés
- 54 restaurants
- 20 pubs and bars
- 78 parks and reserves
- 19 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 1.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 38.8% of the 4,960 resolvable premises in North Perth. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 22.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 24,586 across the Perth District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 10,367 theft, 4,828 violent offences, 4,362 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Perth?
North Perth (WA 6006) had 9,623 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Vincent local government area.
What is the median rent in North Perth?
The median advertised rent in North Perth is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Perth?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Perth covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: North Perth Primary School (0.3 km), Aranmore Catholic College (1 km), Kyilla Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Perth?
North Perth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (38.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Perth?
Across the surrounding area, 24,586 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (10,367), violent (4,828), drug offences (4,362). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in North Perth?
In North Perth, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (1.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in North Perth?
120 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Perth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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