8 min drive to Bull Creek + 5 min transfer + 21 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2434/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
85%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
8.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
North Lake
Full-time 32.1%Part-time 23.3%Unemployed 3.3%Not in labour 41.3%
Dwelling Types
North Lake
House 96.9%Semi-detached 3.1%
Commute Mode
North Lake
Car 83.2%Transit 4.7%Bicycle 1.6%WFH 10.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.1%
England
5.9%
Malaysia
4.2%
South Africa
2.9%
India
2.2%
Language at Home
English only
78.9%
Mandarin
1.6%
Cantonese
0.9%
Spanish
0.5%
Italian
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about North Lake
Is North Lake safe?
North Lake has a safety score of 85/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Murdoch (28/100), Kardinya (64/100), Coolbellup (17/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in North Lake?
Median weekly rent in North Lake is $925/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Murdoch ($790/wk), Kardinya ($775/wk), Coolbellup ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is North Lake from Perth CBD?
North Lake is 23 minutes by car, or 51 minutes by public transport, or 34 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is North Lake affordable to buy in?
The median house price in North Lake is $1.0M, up 29.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $925/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Murdoch ($1.3M), Kardinya ($1.2M), Coolbellup ($916K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/north-lake
North Lake is a quiet, car-dependent suburb on Perth's southern fringe, defined by the busy North Lake Road corridor and its industrial precinct. What it lacks in urban buzz it partly offsets with proximity to the Beeliar Regional Park wetlands and the North Lake and Bibra Lake reserves, genuine natural assets on the doorstep. Aged care facilities anchor part of the suburb, while Cockburn Central nearby provides major shopping and rail access. Road congestion and safety incidents are recurring concerns. Houses here have a median value of $1.04M and rent of $925/week, close to the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 23-minute drive by car or 51 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (69%). With a safety score of 85/100, the area rates 33 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
The population has a median age of 41 and earns $2,434/week per household.