North Beach (WA)

North Beach lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of North Beach WA as of Nov 2025 is around 4,028. This reflects an increase of 339 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,689. The change was inferred from the resident population of 4,024 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,882 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Beach's growth rate of 9.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected expansion of 690 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 17.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within North Beach when compared nationally

North Beach has seen approximately 24 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 124 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. On average, around 2.1 people move to the area per new home constructed each year between FY-21 and FY-25. New homes are built at an average cost of $1,442,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

This financial year has seen $352,000 in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, North Beach shows moderately higher development activity, with 46.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. New development consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban character.

With around 200 people moving to North Beach for each dwelling approved, it shows characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Beach is expected to grow by 709 residents through to 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

North Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects likely impacting the area: Sorrento Beach Estate Stage 3 Release, Star Swamp Bushland Reserve Conservation Upgrades, Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation, and West Village. The following details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in North Beach places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

North Beach has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate is 1.1% and estimated employment growth over the past year is 4.4%, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 2,330 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Retail trade, however, has lower representation at 6.3% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.4% while labour force increased by 4.0%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a 0.1 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within North Beach. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to North Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, North Beach had a median income among taxpayers of $64,276 with an average level of $101,886. Nationally, this ranks in the top percentile. In Greater Perth, the median and average incomes were $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $73,403 and $116,354 based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year ended June 2022. Census 2021 income data shows North Beach's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 74th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 24.4% of locals (982 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike regional trends where 32.0% are in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 37.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, and residents rank within the 76th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

North Beach displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in North Beach, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 62.2% houses and 37.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Beach was at 40.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.0% and rented dwellings at 29.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,541, compared to Perth metro's $1,950. The median weekly rent figure in North Beach was $380, while Perth metro had a figure of $350. Nationally, North Beach's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

North Beach has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.4% of all households, including 28.3% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 7.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.6%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Educational achievement in North Beach places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

North Beach's educational attainment exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 40.9% possess university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also significant, with 29.8% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (17.5%).

Educational participation is notably high at 26.3%, including primary education (9.3%), secondary education (7.3%), and tertiary education (5.0%). The area's educational provision includes Our Lady of Grace School and North Beach Primary School, serving a total of 979 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. North Beach functions as an education hub, offering 24.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.5. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

North Beach has 32 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 486 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from their nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 69 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in North Beach is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

North Beach shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high here, at approximately 68% (2,724 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.9%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.1 and 6.9% of residents respectively. A total of 72.1% claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 73.0%. North Beach has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.5% (946 people), compared to Greater Perth's 18.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in North Beach was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Beach had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 50.1%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 1.4%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (33.3%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (9.3%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Welsh (1.0% vs regional 0.6%), South African (1.2% vs 1.0%), and Macedonian (0.5% vs 1.5%) were overrepresented in North Beach.

North Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

North Beach has a median age of 44, which exceeds Greater Perth's figure of 37 and is significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The age group of 75-84 years old makes up 8.8% of North Beach's population, compared to Greater Perth's figure, while the 25-34 cohort comprises only 10.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 7.0% to 8.8%, whereas those aged 65 to 74 have decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates that North Beach's age profile will change significantly. The group aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 176%, reaching 300 people from the current figure of 108. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 58% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the populations of the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decline.