Northcliffe, WA: suburb profile

The population of Northcliffe WA is 288 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Northcliffe is $557 per week ($28,964 per year). Median rent in Northcliffe is $188 per week ($815 per month). Northcliffe has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Northcliffe has a population density of 11 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Northcliffe is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northcliffe is $909.

Population
288
Census 2021
Median income
$557/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$188/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

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

Northcliffe vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Northcliffe is $557 a week, 31% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 641st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $188 a week, $132 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.4% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 50, 9 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.
MeasureNorthcliffeTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$557/wk$806/wk −31%$766/wk
Household income$1,080/wk$1,722/wk −37%$1,637/wk
Rent$188/wk$320/wk −41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$909/mo$1,759/mo −48%$1,733/mo
Median age5041 +9 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.4%18.6% −1.2 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 Northcliffe, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Northcliffe Population

288 residents at the 2021 Census.

Northcliffe Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$557/wk
$28,964 per year
Ranked 7,641 of 14,663
Median Rent
$188/wk
$815 per month
Ranked 7,813 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$909/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Northcliffe Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,080/wk
Median rent $188/wk
Rent to income 17.4%

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

Median rent in Northcliffe against your income

About $4,680 a month
Median rent $188/wk
Left after rent $892/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Northcliffe Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
986
avg ICSEA score
43
total students
Northcliffe District High School Government
Combined · K-10 · 43 students
986
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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Northcliffe Map

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Northcliffe, Western Australia: 34.6345°S, 116.1386°E

Northcliffe Schools (1)

People in Northcliffe

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (147) Female 49.8% (146)

Population Density

11
people per km²
288 people · 27.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,281
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
4.9%
Philippines
1.7%
New Zealand
1.4%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
43.8%
Australian
35.1%
Scottish
12.2%
Irish
10.4%
New Zealander
2.4%
Filipino
1.7%
Dutch
1.4%
Greek
1.4%
Italian
1.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.0%
German
1.0%

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
52.8%
Not stated
19.8%
Anglican
7.6%
Catholic
6.3%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Pentecostal
1.7%
Othr Protestnt
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.1% 99
Separated
1.2% 3
Divorced
14.5% 35
Widowed
5.0% 12
Never married
38.2% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
45.3%
Couple: children under 15
40.7%
One parent: children under 15
6.4%
Couple: no children under 15
4.7%
One parent: no children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.7%
2 persons
43.5%
3 persons
10.9%
4 persons
7.6%
5 persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Northcliffe

Housing Tenure

Of the 95 occupied private dwellings in Northcliffe at the 2021 Census, 17.9% were rented, 37.9% owned outright and 41.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.2% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
37.9% 36 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.1% 39 dwellings
Rented
17.9% 17 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.2% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.3%
2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
47.4%
4 bedrooms
16.8%
5 bedrooms
4.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.5%
$300-$449/mo
28.1%
$800-$999/mo
12.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
37.4%
2 vehicles
37.4%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
13.2%

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

Work, income and education in Northcliffe

Employment

Employed full-time
24.9% 44 people
Employed part-time
29.4% 52 people
Not in labour force
45.8% 81 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
31.6%
Managers
22.8%
Professionals
17.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.3%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
10.6%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$4,000+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$1-$149/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
11.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.6%
Did not go to work
17.6%
Walked only
10.6%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
4.7%
Other
4.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Certificate III/IV
54.0%
Bachelor Degree
18.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
18.5%
Education
18.5%
Management & Commerce
14.8%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Agriculture & Environment
7.4%
Health
7.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.3%
Secondary: Government
25.8%
Pre-school
16.1%
Vocational Education
16.1%
Secondary: Catholic
9.7%

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
72.9%
Has need for assistance
5.9%
Need for assistance not stated
18.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
23
Lung condition
12
Asthma
11
Arthritis
9
Diabetes
8
Heart disease
7
Cancer
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 22
Did not provide
88.6% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
33.2% 64
Not a volunteer
66.8% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.7% 7
Never served
96.3% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
1 child
7.1%
2 children
22.9%
3 children
30.0%
4 children
4.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
12
1971: 1980
3
1981: 1990
10
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
3

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

Population Mobility

12.1%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
203
Moved from WA
17
Moved: same area (SA2)
13

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.2%
5: 14 hours
30.5%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
15.3%
Did not do domestic work
26.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fitzroy Crossing
Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk $88/wk less rent
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Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk $63/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northcliffe

What is the population of Northcliffe WA?

The population of Northcliffe WA is 288 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 11 people per km². Northcliffe is ranked #6,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Northcliffe?

The median personal income in Northcliffe WA is $557 per week, or $28,964 per year. The median household income is $1,080 per week. Family income is $1,281 per week. Northcliffe is ranked #7,641 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Northcliffe?

Median rent in Northcliffe WA is $188 per week ($815 per month). Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Northcliffe ranks #7,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Northcliffe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northcliffe WA is $909. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Northcliffe?

The median age in Northcliffe WA is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Northcliffe a good suburb to live in?

Northcliffe is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 288. The median income is $557/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 51160. All dollar figures in AUD.