North Perth
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in North Perth are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

North Perth's population is 10,798 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 1,091 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,707. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,780 in June 2024 and 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,494 persons per square kilometer, placing North Perth in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 11.2% growth between the 2021 Census and November 2025 exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 62.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and for areas not covered by this data, it utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with North Perth expected to expand by 1,829 persons to reach a total of 12,627 by 2041, reflecting a 16.8% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees North Perth among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

North Perth averaged approximately 32 new dwelling approvals annually from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 162 homes approved during this period and an additional 5 approved in FY-26. Each year, around 7.5 people moved into the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outpacing supply. The average construction cost value of new homes was $487,000, suggesting developers focused on premium market segments with high-end developments.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $3.0 million. Compared to Greater Perth, North Perth had 57.0% fewer dwelling approvals per person from FY-21 to FY-25. This constrained construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's recent construction comprised 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. As of FY-26, North Perth had approximately 326 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential room for growth.

By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 1,811 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

North Perth has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include Alma Square, Targeted Underground Power Program - Joondanna, Osborne Park, Tuart Hill, North Perth Town Centre Planning Framework, and North Perth / Mount Lawley Underground Power Project. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in North Perth shows above-average strength when compared nationally

North Perth has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented, and its unemployment rate is 3.0%. As of June 2025, it has 6,823 residents employed with a 0.9% lower unemployment rate than Greater Perth's 3.9%, and a higher participation rate at 71.8% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Key employment sectors are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. North Perth specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level, but construction is lower at 6.5% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as suggested by the Census working population count compared to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, North Perth's labour force decreased by 1.4%, while employment dropped by 2.2%, increasing unemployment by 0.8 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies by industry sector. Applying these projections to North Perth's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0%% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes without considering localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows North Perth has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $70,335 and the average is $96,097. In contrast, Greater Perth's median income is $58,380 and average is $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates for North Perth are approximately $80,323 (median) and $109,743 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in North Perth rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 88th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income brackets indicate that 28.5% of locals (3,077 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with regional trends where this cohort represents 32.0%. Notably, 38.9% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity driving local economic activity. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income, with strong earnings placing residents within the 85th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In North Perth, as per the most recent Census evaluation, 65.6% of dwellings were houses while 34.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Perth metropolitan area's figures of 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Perth stood at 29.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 36.7% and rented dwellings making up 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,492, higher than the Perth metro average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in North Perth was recorded at $400, compared to $390 in the Perth metropolitan area. Nationally, North Perth's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

North Perth features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.8% of all households, including 27.3% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.2%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households making up 7.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

North Perth shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

North Perth's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 50.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational pathways account for 22.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 13.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 7.9% in tertiary, 7.6% in primary, and 6.1% in secondary education. North Perth Primary School and Kyilla Primary School serve a total of 803 students, demonstrating significant socio-educational advantages (ICSEA score: 1141). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 7.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.2, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

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

North Perth has 55 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 4,187 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 155 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 598 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 76 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Perth's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across North Perth, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 69% of the total population (7,483 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.0 and 6.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.5%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Perth average of 74.5%. The area has a notable proportion of seniors, with 15.6% (1,679 people) aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, largely mirroring those of the general population's health profile.

North Perth was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Perth's cultural diversity exceeds most local areas, with 19.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.6% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in North Perth at 42.2%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 1.0% versus 0.6%.

The top ancestry groups are English (24.4%), Australian (19.7%), and Italian (9.1%). Macedonian (1.4%) and Croatian (1.3%) are notably more prevalent in North Perth than regionally (0.4% and 0.9%, respectively). French representation is similar to regional levels at 0.8%.

North Perth's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in North Perth is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Perth, North Perth has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (18.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has grown from 7.8% to 8.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 10.3% to 9.2%. By 2041, North Perth is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 108%, reaching 969 people from 466. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 59% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 35-44.