North Perth at a glance
Median house
$1,272,500
Median unit
$525,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
9,623
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about North Perth.
The postcode for North Perth is 6006 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in North Perth is $1,272,500.
North Perth (6006) sits in the Vincent region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,272,500, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
North Perth has roughly 9,623 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
North Perth scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Perth's population at 9,623, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,623
Median age
38
Family households
62%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,272,500 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $525,000, roughly 59% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $255,000. Prices sit well above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,272,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $525,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$1,272,500
$525,000
9,623
Median age: 38
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.63% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,272,500 price tag). Units yield 3.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.63%
Based on $1,272,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.96%
Based on $525,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Perth.
Local schools for North Perth
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
North Perth Primary School
Kyilla Primary School
Coolbinia Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Perth.
- What is the median house price in North Perth?
- The median house price in North Perth, WA 6006 is $1,272,500. The median unit price is $525,000.
- What is the North Perth postcode?
- North Perth is in the 6006 postcode, in WA, in the City of Vincent region.
- Where is North Perth?
- North Perth is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6006. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Vincent region.
- What is the average rent in North Perth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in North Perth?
- There are 20 schools serving North Perth on this page, including North Perth Primary School, St Paul's Primary School, Kyilla Primary School.
- How walkable is North Perth?
- North Perth has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Perth?
- North Perth is close to Menora, Leederville, Leederville, Leederville, Leederville.
- What is the population of North Perth?
- The population of North Perth is approximately 9,623 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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