Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

North Perth

3 km²

North Perth is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas, well-off households and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 North Perth, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,707▲ +13.6%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +5.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over14.6%Children under 1515.6%People in a de facto relationship15.7%▲ +17.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In North Perth, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)34.3%

Older adults (45–64)25.1%

Children (0–14)15.6%

Seniors (65+)14.6%

Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In North Perth, the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married44%
Married40%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North Perth, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (7%) and Italy (4%).

Australia66.9%

England5.6%

Italy2.9%

Vietnam1.8%

New Zealand1.8%

South Africa1.1%

India0.8%

China0.7%

Philippines0.5%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In North Perth, the largest group is English at 30%, followed by Australian (24%) and Italian (11%).

English34.2%

Australian27.6%

Italian12.7%

Irish12.0%

Scottish10.1%

Chinese4.9%

German3.5%

Greek2.7%

Dutch2.4%

Vietnamese2.4%

Language

People using another language at home18.6%

Language used at home

In North Perth, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Italian (5%) and Vietnamese (2%).

English only77.5%

Italian4.4%

Vietnamese1.8%

Mandarin1.3%

Greek1.0%

Cantonese0.9%

Hindi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion50.0%

Religious affiliation

In North Perth, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion53%
Christianity42%
Buddhism2%
Judaism1%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1274.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher45.4%

Highest year of school

In North Perth, the largest group is Year 12 at 79%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1274.5%

Year 109.8%

Year 9 or below5.3%

Year 115.1%

Highest qualification level

In North Perth, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 47%, followed by Postgraduate degree (16%) and Certificate III / IV (15%).

Bachelor degree42.1%

Postgraduate degree13.8%

Certificate III / IV13.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.5%

Certificate I / II1.2%

Field of qualification

In North Perth, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Management & commerce19.9%

Society & culture14.7%

Engineering & related12.0%

Health11.6%

Education7.6%

Creative arts7.4%

Natural & physical sciences5.3%

Architecture & building4.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.1%

Information technology2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,149▲ +35.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,328▲ +34.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,171▲ +33.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.4%

Household income distribution

In North Perth, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 28%, followed by $4,000 or more (26%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99926.7%

$4,000 or more24.3%

$650–$1,49918.0%

Under $65012.6%

$3,000–$3,99912.1%

Personal income distribution

In North Perth, the largest group is Under $650 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and $650–$1,499 (27%).

Under $65031.7%

$1,500–$2,99926.1%

$650–$1,49925.4%

$3,000 or more12.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.8%People with a mental health condition10.6%People needing help with daily activities5.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In North Perth, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None68.0%

One condition18.7%

Two conditions5.3%

Three or more1.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North Perth, the largest group is Mental health at 25%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health10.6%

Other condition7.4%

Asthma7.0%

Arthritis6.1%

Diabetes3.3%

Heart disease2.8%

Cancer2.3%

Dementia1.0%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.5%People providing unpaid care11.4%People caring for children unpaid27.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.3%People living alone30.5%▲ +5.1%since 2011

Family composition

In North Perth, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families9%
Other families2%

Household size

In North Perth, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people33.9%

1 person30.5%

3 people16.2%

4 people14.7%

5 people3.4%

6 or more1.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +11.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,492▲ +3.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting32.9%Homes owned outright29.0%Separate (detached) houses65.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms67.7%▼ -0.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In North Perth, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 36%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned outright (29%).

Owned with a mortgage36%
Rented33%
Owned outright29%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In North Perth, the largest group is Separate house at 66%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (18%) and Flat or apartment (16%).

Separate house66%
Townhouse / semi-detached18%
Flat or apartment16%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In North Perth, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms46.4%

2 bedrooms22.6%

4 bedrooms18.2%

1 bedroom8.9%

5 or more3.0%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In North Perth, the largest group is $350–$549 at 51%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and $550–$749 (13%).

$350–$54949.8%

$200–$34921.3%

$550–$74912.7%

Under $20010.1%

$750 or more4.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In North Perth, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

$3,000 or more35.7%

$1,800–$2,99931.1%

$1,000–$1,79918.6%

Under $1,00010.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.4%▼ -23.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In North Perth, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (38%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle41.2%

2 vehicles37.6%

3 vehicles9.8%

No vehicle7.4%

4 or more4.0%

How people get to work

In North Perth, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Bus (13%) and Worked at home (13%).

Car (driver)51.8%

Bus11.2%

Worked at home10.9%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Walked3.3%

Bicycle2.0%

Train0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.5%Recent arrivals from overseas8.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation71.8%Employed full-time62.9%

Industries people work in

In North Perth, the largest group is Professional & technical at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (10%).

Professional & technical14.7%

Health care & social assistance14.4%

Education & training10.1%

Retail trade7.0%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Public administration & safety6.7%

Mining6.4%

Construction6.3%

Finance & insurance3.3%

Other services3.2%

Occupations people work in

In North Perth, the largest group is Professionals at 41%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals40.1%

Managers16.3%

Clerical & administrative10.5%

Community & personal service9.7%

Technicians & trades9.0%

Sales workers6.2%

Labourers4.7%

Machinery operators & drivers2.3%

Areas within North Perth

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Nearby areas

Perth (North) - Highgate Mount Hawthorn - Leederville Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora Perth (West) - Northbridge Mount Lawley - Inglewood Tuart Hill - Joondanna Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough East Perth

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