Goomalling
Northam
Northam at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
6,679
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Northam.
Northam (6401) sits in the Goomalling region of Western Australia.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
6,679
Median age: 42
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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 Northam postcode?
- Northam is in the 6401 postcode, in WA, 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?
- Northam has approximately 6,679 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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