North Beach
WA 6020 · Stirling
3,689 (2021) → 4,016 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Stirling, WA 6020, about 14km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in North Beach are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is right by the coast. North Beach has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6020 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (9.03%), New Zealand (2.39%), South Africa (2.39%), Scotland (1.22%), Ireland (0.81%)
Top languages: Italian (0.98%), Spanish (0.68%), Greek (0.62%), Afrikaans (0.46%), Mandarin (0.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1108
- North Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
Nearby (within 10km)
- Carine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1123
- Carine Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1105
- Karrinyup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1115
- Marmion Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1121
- St Mary's Anglican Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1151
- Deanmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1111
- Poynter Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1128
- Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1095
- Sorrento Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1109
- Duncraig Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1105
- Newborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1086
- Davallia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1122
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Beach
Is North Beach safe?
North Beach has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is North Beach from Perth CBD?
North Beach is about 13.8 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Beach?
North Beach has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1100 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Beach?
North Beach has a transport score of 63/100 and 27 bus stops.