Northampton District High SchoolCombinedGovernment17
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
17
Reading
414
Writing
451
Numeracy
428
Grammar
424
Spelling
462
Administration
Fees
$224
Students
138
Ratio
12:1
Attend.
81%
Demographics
ICSEA
884
Gender
46%/54%
Indig.
22%
LBOTE
8%
St Mary's SchoolPrimaryCatholic17
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
17
Reading
385
Writing
416
Numeracy
402
Grammar
394
Spelling
406
Administration
Fees
$394
Students
56
Ratio
9:1
Attend.
88%
Demographics
ICSEA
979
Gender
43%/57%
Indig.
16%
LBOTE
18%
Demographics & Census
57 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$869/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
9.9%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
75%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
8.1%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Northampton
Full-time 15.3%Part-time 10.6%Unemployed 3.3%Not in labour 70.9%
Dwelling Types
Northampton
House 92.7%Flat/Unit 4.8%Other 2.6%
Commute Mode
Northampton
Car 80.1%Transit 6.6%Walk 3.6%WFH 9.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.6%
England
5.9%
New Zealand
1.7%
India
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
97.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Northampton
Is Northampton safe?
Northampton has a safety score of 30/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: White Peak (52/100), Drummond Cove (57/100), Glenfield (WA) (22/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Northampton?
Median weekly rent in Northampton is $500/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: White Peak ($800/wk), Drummond Cove ($670/wk), Glenfield (WA) ($660/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Northampton?
Northampton has a school rating of 17/100 across 2 schools, which is well below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Northampton District High School (Combined), St Mary's School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Northampton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Northampton is $350K, up 32.3% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $500/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: White Peak ($750K), Drummond Cove ($745K), Glenfield (WA) ($726K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/northampton
Northampton is a quiet historic farming town about 50km north of Geraldton, known for its heritage streetscapes and as a popular stop on Mid West road trips through Chapman Valley wildflower country. It sits firmly in the rural belt, car-dependent and remote, but draws visitors for its scenic character and old-world charm. Bushfire risk is a real consideration for the surrounding area. The median house price is $350k and rent of $500/week, 66% below the Perth metro median.
The area has a safety score of 30/100, 22 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 2 schools, rated 17/100 and below the Perth average.
At 57, the median age is higher than average, and households earn $869/week.