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Population
Population growth drivers in North Beach are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, North Beach (WA) statistical area's population is estimated at around 4,047. This reflects an increase of 358 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,689. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,045 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,891 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Beach (WA)'s growth of 9.7% since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's 12.5%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth 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 2022 as the base year. 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 North Beach (WA), with the area expected to expand by 690 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 17.1% over the 17 years.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within North Beach when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for North Beach shows around 24 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 121 homes. In FY-26 so far, six approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.2 people move to the area annually with each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating solid demand for property in North Beach.
The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $1,442,000, suggesting a focus on premium segment properties. This financial year has seen $732,000 in commercial development approvals, predominantly residential-focused. Compared to Greater Perth, North Beach exhibits moderately higher development activity, with 42.0% above the regional average per person over five years.
The area maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New development consists of 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving North Beach's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census (62.0%), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 186 people per approval, North Beach reflects a developing area with steady market conditions expected through to 2041, supported by current development matching future needs and avoiding extreme price pressure. Population forecasts indicate North Beach will gain approximately 690 residents by 2041.
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Infrastructure
North Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to impact the region: Sorrento Beach Estate - Stage 3 Release, Star Swamp Bushland Reserve Conservation Upgrades, Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation, and West Village. The following details those likely most relevant.
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METRONET
METRONET is the largest public transport infrastructure program in Western Australia's history, expanding the Perth rail network by 72 kilometres and adding 23 new stations. As of February 2026, the program has reached substantial completion with the opening of the new Midland Station on February 22, 2026, marking the delivery of the final rail infrastructure project. Major milestones achieved include the Yanchep Rail Extension, Morley-Ellenbrook Line, Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal. The program also delivered 246 locally built C-series railcars and implemented high-capacity signalling across the network.
Trackless Tram System - Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor
A proposed 7km mid-tier transit system connecting Glendalough Station to Scarborough Beach. The $864 million project utilizes a 30-metre net-zero emission vehicle with a 150-passenger capacity and magnetic guidance technology. While the 2024 business case confirmed economic viability with a $586 million benefit over 30 years, the project currently remains in the advocacy stage as the City of Stirling seeks State and Federal funding, despite initial resistance from the WA State Government regarding the imported technology.
METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program
The High Capacity Signalling (HCS) project is a decade-long technology upgrade to Perth's rail network, replacing ageing fixed-block signalling with an advanced Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This 'moving block' technology uses real-time data to safely reduce the distance between trains, enabling a 40 percent increase in network capacity. The project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC) in East Perth and the installation of a private Long-Term Evolution (LTE) radio network to support high-speed data transmission.
Karrinyup Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Major $800 million redevelopment completed in October 2021 that doubled the shopping centre from 59,874 to 109,000 square metres, featuring 290 retail stores including major retailers like Myer, David Jones, Zara, H&M, and Sephora. Includes entertainment precinct The West Deck with over 20 dining venues, 10-screen HOYTS cinema, and mixed-use residential development (364 total apartments across East Village and West Village). Perth's largest commercial construction project from 2018-2021, supporting 2,500 construction jobs and creating 2,500 permanent retail jobs. Features associated road infrastructure improvements and intersection upgrades.
Perth Active Transport Network
Program of cycling and walking upgrades across the Perth metropolitan area, delivering new and improved shared paths, safer street treatments and active transport connections between key activity centres and public transport hubs, including links through Nollamara and surrounding northern suburbs. Works form part of the broader WA Bicycle Network and long term cycle network program and are being progressively rolled out toward an expected completion around 2026.
Carine Senior High School Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Carine Senior High School delivering a new four storey building with a sports hall, four science laboratories, a prep room, two food technology classrooms, eighteen general learning classrooms, two IT laboratories and associated amenities. The upgrade was designed to support an additional 600 students and was completed by mid 2023.
Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation
Retrofit of Karrinyup Bus Depot to support electric buses, including installation of EV charging equipment, substation upgrades, and CCTV enhancements. The depot will have capacity to support 110 electric buses. Part of a $250 million joint State and Federal Government initiative to transition Perth's public transport to electric buses. Works expected to be completed by end of 2025, with first electric buses operating from the depot in early 2026. This will be the first electric bus service to run outside of Perth's CBD.
City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4)
Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to replace LPS3 across the City of Stirling. The scheme simplifies the planning framework, introduces specialised residential land uses (including aged care), and removes some apartment development restrictions in low-density areas to reduce complexity. Public consultation closed on 24 January 2025. The City has forwarded the draft, with submissions, to the Western Australian Planning Commission for consideration, prior to a final decision by the Minister for Planning. Last official project page update noted on 28 July 2025.
Employment
The exceptional employment performance in North Beach places it among Australia's strongest labour markets
North Beach has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% as of September 2025.
Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. The area's unemployment rate is 2.9% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%, with similar workforce participation rates to Greater Perth at 65.2%. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.
Retail trade employs fewer locals than Greater Perth, at 6.3% compared to 9.3%. Employment opportunities seem limited locally, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, labour force by 3.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Beach's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch
The suburb of North Beach had a median taxpayer income of $64,276 and an average income of $101,886 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This places it in the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. By September 2025, current estimates based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $70,459 (median) and $111,687 (average). The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in North Beach rank between the 74th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates that 24.4% of residents (987 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident as 37.2% of households achieve high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, with residents ranking in the 76th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
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Housing
North Beach displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
North Beach's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 62.2% houses and 37.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Perth metro's 60.1% houses and 39.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Beach stood at 40.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.0% and rented ones at 29.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,541, higher than Perth metro's $1,950. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, North Beach's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
North Beach has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 32.6%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
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 is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 40.9% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 29.0% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. University graduates comprise 27.8%, postgraduate qualifications are held by 8.0%, and graduate diplomas by 5.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.8% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 17.5%.
Educational participation is high, with 26.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis shows 33 active stops operating in North Beach, served by buses. Four routes service these stops, offering 476 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest stop.
Service frequency averages 68 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes with both young and old age cohorts showing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (2,737 people), compared to 60.5% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.1 and 6.9% of residents respectively, while 72.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth.
The area has 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over (951 people), which is higher than the 18.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.
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Cultural Diversity
In terms of cultural diversity, North Beach records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics
North Beach had above average cultural diversity, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.0% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 50.1%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 1.4%.
The top three ancestry groups were English (33.3%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (9.3%). Welsh (1.0% vs regional 0.6%), South African (1.2% vs 1.0%), and Macedonian (0.5% vs 1.5%) were notably overrepresented in North Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
North Beach hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
North Beach's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group constitutes 8.8% of North Beach's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 10.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.0% to 8.8%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in North Beach's age profile. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 175%, reaching 301 people from the current 109. Those aged 65 and above are projected to contribute to 59% of this growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.