North Perth Suburb Profile

North Perth punches above its weight as an inner-city destination, anchored by Angove Street — a charming strip of cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques that locals fiercely defend. The suburb has gentrified steadily, drawing active young professionals who fill the footpaths in activewear and pack brunch spots on weekends. Property values have climbed accordingly. Community engagement runs high, from City of Vincent council contests to organising campaigns against unwanted developments on beloved streets.

Median property values reach $1.68M and rent of $880/week, 65% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a short 11-minute drive to the CBD (26 min on public transport), where most residents drive (55%). The local safety score of 49/100 comes in 3 points below the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 93/100, among the highest in Perth. Demographically, the median age sits at 38 and household income at $2,323/week.