Average rent in North Perth, WA — 2026

North Perth is part of the Vincent council area and sits 3km out from the Perth CBD, with around 9,707 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,707

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Perth
3 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
16%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Vincent

Renting in North Perth

North Perth is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 19% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 65% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (66%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 3km from Perth, with a population of around 9,707 and a median age of 38. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in North Perth?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in North Perth, WA was $400. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does North Perth rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while North Perth came in at $400 — 19% above. North Perth sits 3km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 66% separate houses and 16% flats).
Which suburbs near North Perth have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than North Perth's $400/week (ABS 2021): Padbury, Hazelmere - Guildford, Beeliar - Wattleup. On the higher end, you've got Subiaco - Shenton Park, Scarborough, East Perth. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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