Northam at a glance
Median house
$330,000
Median unit
$190,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
6,679
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Northam.
The postcode for Northam is 6401 (WA).
The median house price in Northam is $330,000.
Northam (6401) sits in the Goomalling region of Western Australia. The median house here is $330,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Northam has roughly 6,679 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Northam scores 16/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Northam's population at 6,679, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,679
Median age
42
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $330,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $190,000, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Northam on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$330,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $190,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$330,000
$190,000
6,679
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.94% (median rent $250/wk against a $330,000 price tag). Units yield 6.84% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% 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 20243.94%
Based on $330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.84%
Based on $190,000 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 202667%
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.
16
10
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Northam.
Local schools for Northam
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Northam Primary School
Northam Senior High School
Avonvale 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 Northam.
- What is the median house price in Northam?
- The median house price in Northam, WA 6401 is $330,000. The median unit price is $190,000.
- What is the Northam postcode?
- Northam is in the 6401 postcode, in WA, in the Goomalling region.
- Where is Northam?
- Northam is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6401, in the Goomalling region.
- What is the average rent in Northam?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Northam?
- There are 6 schools serving Northam on this page, including Northam Primary School, Northam Senior High School, Avonvale Primary School.
- How walkable is Northam?
- Northam has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Northam?
- Northam is close to Malabaine, Muluckine, Burlong, Irishtown, Spencers Brook.
- What is the population of Northam?
- The population of Northam is approximately 6,679 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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