Mount Hawthorn vs North Perth
The verdict
Mount Hawthorn is closer to the coast (7.5 km vs 9.2 km).
Scores
Mount HawthornNorth Perth
| Mount Hawthorn | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 |
| Transport | 85 | 85 |
| Education | 87 | 86 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Hawthorn | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,183 | 9,623 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,890 | $2,323 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Mount Hawthorn High Growth · North Perth High Growth
Property
| Mount Hawthorn | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Mount Hawthorn | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 318 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,014 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Hawthorn | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,110 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Hawthorn · North Perth
Transport
| Mount Hawthorn | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Mount Hawthorn | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 28 | 28 |
| Parks | 9 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 9.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Hawthorn | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,183 | 9,623 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,941 | 10,560 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,203 | 13,082 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.24% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Hawthorn or North Perth?
Mount Hawthorn and North Perth have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Hawthorn or North Perth?
North Perth has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Hawthorn 1110 vs North Perth 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Hawthorn or North Perth?
Mount Hawthorn and North Perth have similar transport scores.
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