Northbridge, WA 6003 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Northbridge is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6003, home to 1,420 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Perth local government area and roughly 2 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,420
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,853 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,049 /week
- Median family income
- $2,335 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Perth
- 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
- $1,690
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Sacred Heart Primary School
- Highgate Primary School
- Perth College
- North Perth Primary School
- St Paul's Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 train stops, 112 bus stops
- Beaufort St Before Broome St
- Beaufort St After Chatsworth Rd
- Beaufort St After Saint Albans Av
- Beaufort St After Lincoln St
- East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth
Lifestyle & amenities
- 79 cafés
- 145 restaurants
- 43 pubs and bars
- 49 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 17 supermarkets
- 22 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, 2.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 41.0% of the 1,524 resolvable premises in Northbridge. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 21.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 37.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 41.0%
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 Northbridge?
Northbridge (WA 6003) had 1,420 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Perth local government area.
What is the median rent in Northbridge?
The median advertised rent in Northbridge is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Northbridge?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Northbridge covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Sacred Heart Primary School (0.2 km), Highgate Primary School (0.3 km), Perth College (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Northbridge?
Northbridge is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (41% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Northbridge?
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 Northbridge?
In Northbridge, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (2.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Northbridge?
133 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Northbridge centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 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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