Northam, WA 6401 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Northam is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6401, home to 6,679 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Goomalling local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 85 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population6,679
Median age42
Area26.8 km²
To CBD85 km
LGANortham

Demographics

Population
6,679
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,246 /week
Median personal income
$653 /week
Median family income
$1,574 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Northam
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Northam Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Joseph's School Other · Independent
  • Northam Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Avonvale Education Support Centre Other · Government
  • Avonvale Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Transwa Bay Transwa Northam bus · 584 m
  • Northam Stn Transwa Northam train · 601 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 12 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 62.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 71.6% of the 3,623 resolvable premises in Northam. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 19.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 71.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 8.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,235 across the Wheatbelt District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,418 drug offences, 1,258 violent offences, 843 theft.

Figures cover the whole Wheatbelt District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Northam?

Northam (WA 6401) had 6,679 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Northam local government area.

What is the median rent in Northam?

The median advertised rent in Northam is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Northam?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Northam covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Northam Primary School (0.4 km), St Joseph's School (0.7 km), Northam Senior High School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Northam?

Northam is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Northam?

Across the surrounding area, 5,235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were drug offences (1,418), violent (1,258), theft (843). 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 Northam?

In Northam, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (62.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Northam?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Northam centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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