North Beach at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,689
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about North Beach.
The postcode for North Beach is 6020 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
North Beach (6020) sits in the Joondalup region of Western Australia.
North Beach has roughly 3,689 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
North Beach scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Beach's population at 3,689, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,689
Median age
44
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
3,689
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Beach.
Local schools for North Beach
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Government School Catchment
North Beach Primary School
Carine Primary School
Marmion Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About North Beach.
- What is the North Beach postcode?
- North Beach is in the 6020 postcode, in WA, in the City of Joondalup region.
- Where is North Beach?
- North Beach is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6020. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Joondalup region.
- What is the average rent in North Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in North Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving North Beach on this page, including Our Lady of Grace School, North Beach Primary School, Carine Primary School.
- How walkable is North Beach?
- North Beach has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Beach?
- North Beach is close to Watermans Bay, Trigg, Karrinyup, Marmion, Carine.
- What is the population of North Beach?
- The population of North Beach is approximately 3,689 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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