North Beach, WA: suburb profile

The population of North Beach WA is 3,689 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Beach is $1,016 per week ($52,832 per year). Median rent in North Beach is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). North Beach has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. North Beach has a population density of 1,722 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Beach is $2,541.

Population
3,689
Census 2021
Median income
$1,016/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

North Beach vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in North Beach is $1,016 a week, 26% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 115th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $60 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.9% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 44, 3 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNorth BeachTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,016/wk$806/wk +26%$766/wk
Household income$2,124/wk$1,722/wk +23%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$320/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,541/mo$1,759/mo +44%$1,733/mo
Median age4441 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.9%18.6% −0.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in North Beach, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

North Beach Population

3,689 residents at the 2021 Census.

North Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,016/wk
$52,832 per year
Ranked 1,132 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,541/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

North Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,124/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 17.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in North Beach against your income

About $9,204 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,744/wk
Rent share 17.9%

North Beach Schools

14
schools nearby
11
government
1112
avg ICSEA score
9,418
total students
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,483 students
1151
ICSEA
Poynter Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 436 students
1128
ICSEA
Carine Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 578 students
1123
ICSEA
Davallia Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 553 students
1122
ICSEA
Marmion Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 375 students
1121
ICSEA
Karrinyup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 561 students
1115
ICSEA
Deanmore Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 486 students
1111
ICSEA
Sorrento Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 442 students
1109
ICSEA
Our Lady of Grace School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 587 students
1108
ICSEA
Carine Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,545 students
1105
ICSEA
Duncraig Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 459 students
1105
ICSEA
Our Lady of Good Counsel School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 152 students
1095
ICSEA
North Beach Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 417 students
1091
ICSEA
Newborough Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 344 students
1086
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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North Beach Map

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North Beach, Western Australia: 31.8608°S, 115.7603°E

North Beach Schools (14)

People in North Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (1,805) Female 51.1% (1,883)

Population Density

1,722
people per km²
3,689 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,921
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
9.0%
New Zealand
2.4%
South Africa
2.4%
Scotland
1.2%
Ireland
0.8%
United States of America
0.7%
Germany
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
1.0%
Spanish
0.7%
Greek
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
German
0.4%
Portuguese
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.8%
Australian
31.9%
Irish
13.1%
Scottish
10.5%
Italian
7.2%
German
4.2%
Dutch
2.0%
South African
1.6%
Greek
1.5%
Chinese
1.5%
Welsh
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.2%
Catholic
23.4%
Anglican
13.1%
Not stated
5.3%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Uniting Church
1.8%
Eastern Orthodox
1.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.6% 1,524
Separated
2.5% 76
Divorced
10.1% 312
Widowed
4.7% 144
Never married
33.1% 1,018

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.6%
Couple: no children
32.9%
Couple: no children under 15
16.9%
One parent: children under 15
5.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.5%
2 persons
36.9%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
13.6%
5 persons
5.7%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in North Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,501 occupied private dwellings in North Beach at the 2021 Census, 28.6% were rented, 39.4% owned outright and 29.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 20 dwellings
Owned outright
39.4% 591 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.4% 442 dwellings
Rented
28.6% 429 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
68.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
21.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
22.5%
3 bedrooms
43.1%
4 bedrooms
25.5%
5 bedrooms
5.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.9%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
2.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.7%
1 vehicle
34.4%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in North Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
38.9% 1,113 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 697 people
Unemployed
2.7% 78 people
Not in labour force
34.1% 976 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
39.1%
Managers
18.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.6%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Labourers
3.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
5.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
13.5%
Car (passenger)
3.0%
Train
1.9%
Walked only
1.8%
Bus
1.3%
Other
1.3%
Bicycle
0.9%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.6%
Certificate III/IV
21.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Postgraduate Degree
11.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.5%
Certificate I/II
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.9%
Health
15.5%
Engineering
13.8%
Society & Culture
12.9%
Education
11.0%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.8%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%
Information Technology
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
14.6%
Secondary: Government
13.6%
Primary: Catholic
11.9%
Pre-school
10.8%
Secondary: Catholic
7.9%
Vocational Education
6.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.7%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
269
Asthma
112
Arthritis
110
Heart disease
106
Lung condition
70
Cancer
61
Diabetes
49
Stroke
33
Kidney disease
24
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 418
Did not provide
85.8% 2,528

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.1% 622
Not a volunteer
78.9% 2,324

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 11
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 6
Previously served
3.2% 96
Never served
96.2% 2,850

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.7%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
33.9%
3 children
15.5%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
49
1961: 1970
119
1971: 1980
107
1981: 1990
147
1991: 2000
128
2001: 2010
196
2011: 2015
116
2016
26
2017
18
2018
17
2019
21
2020
10
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
42.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,063
Moved from WA
317
Moved: same area (SA2)
88
Moved from VIC
19
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from QLD
14

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.2%
5: 14 hours
32.2%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
7.8%
Did not do domestic work
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.0%
Step family: no other children
11.7%
Blended family: no other children
1.6%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near North Beach

The closest suburb to North Beach is Watermans Bay, 1.0 km away.

Watermans Bay
1.0 km away · income $1,085/wk · rent $410/wk
Trigg
1.8 km away · income $1,110/wk · rent $485/wk
Karrinyup
1.9 km away · income $982/wk · rent $450/wk
Marmion
2.2 km away · income $1,014/wk · rent $495/wk
Carine
2.2 km away · income $969/wk · rent $450/wk
Gwelup
3.4 km away · income $981/wk · rent $600/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Beach

What is the population of North Beach WA?

The population of North Beach WA is 3,689 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,722 people per km². North Beach is ranked #2,050 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Beach?

The median personal income in North Beach WA is $1,016 per week, or $52,832 per year. The median household income is $2,124 per week. Family income is $2,921 per week. North Beach is ranked #1,132 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Beach?

Median rent in North Beach WA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. North Beach ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Beach WA is $2,541. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Beach?

The median age in North Beach WA is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Beach a good suburb to live in?

North Beach is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,689. The median income is $1,016/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51130. All dollar figures in AUD.