North Lake at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,299
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about North Lake.
The postcode for North Lake is 6163 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
North Lake (6163) sits in the Fremantle region of Western Australia.
North Lake has roughly 1,299 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
North Lake scores 2/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Lake's population at 1,299, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,299
Median age
41
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
1,299
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in North Lake.
Local schools for North Lake
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Government School Catchment
North Lake Senior Campus
Coolbellup Community School
Coolbellup Learning Centre
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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 Lake.
- What is the North Lake postcode?
- North Lake is in the 6163 postcode, in WA, in the City of Fremantle region.
- Where is North Lake?
- North Lake is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6163. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Fremantle region.
- What is the average rent in North Lake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in North Lake?
- There are 20 schools serving North Lake on this page, including Kennedy Baptist College, North Lake Senior Campus, Coolbellup Community School.
- How walkable is North Lake?
- North Lake has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Lake?
- North Lake is close to Kardinya, Coolbellup, Murdoch, Samson, O Connor.
- What is the population of North Lake?
- The population of North Lake is approximately 1,299 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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