Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Lawley vs North Perth.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. North Perth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Perth (1113) sits above Mount Lawley (1103).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

North Perth edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1103).

Common questionsMount Lawley vs North Perth

Common questions

Does Mount Lawley or North Perth have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Perth scores 1113 vs 1103 in Mount Lawley. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Lawley
Metric
North Perth

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
65.0%
37.0%
Renter occupied
33.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
11,328
Population
9,623
38
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1103
Avg ICSEA
1113

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).