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North Perth vs Perth (North) - Highgate

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 1.8 km apart · North Perth profile · Perth (North) - Highgate profile

North Perth Perth (North) - Highgate

Perth (North) - Highgate and North Perth are neighbouring areas that offer very different living patterns. Perth (North) - Highgate is a transient hub where 60.8% of people moved in the last five years, and it has a far higher share of renters at 58.9%. In contrast, North Perth is more established, with a far higher share of separate houses (65.6% compared to 19.0%) and more homes owned outright. This difference extends to the people living there; Perth (North) - Highgate has a far higher share of overseas-born residents at 41.1%, while North Perth has a far higher share of households earning $3,000 or more a week (36.4%).

Both areas are highly educated, with about 45% of adults holding a bachelor degree, and they share a similar typical weekly income of around $1,150. The gap in how people live is widening, seen in the growing difference in home types and the fact that Perth (North) - Highgate has a far higher share of people living alone (41.9%) compared to North Perth (30.5%). While both are close to the city, Perth (North) - Highgate is slightly more accessible, with a shorter walk to the nearest stop and a faster commute by transit.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1,707 larger in Perth (North) - Highgate
9,707 51st pct 11,414 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8,544
  • First area, 2016: 8,821
  • First area, 2021: 9,707
  • Second area, 2021: 11,414
Median age in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +5 yrs older in North Perth
38 yrs 43rd pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
First Nations in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.2 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
0.8% 21st pct 1.0% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%
Aged 65+ in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +5.3 pts higher in North Perth
14.6% 34th pct 9.3% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Under 15 in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +6.7 pts higher in North Perth
15.6% 25th pct 8.9% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
De facto in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +6.5 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
15.7% 86th pct 22.1% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%

Age structure

34.3% Young adults (25–44) +17.9 pts ▸ 52.2%
25.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.3 pts 18.9%
15.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.7 pts 8.9%
14.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.3 pts 9.3%
10.3% Youth (15–24) +0.5 pts ▸ 10.9%

Marital status

44.0% Never married +16.4 pts ▸ 60.4%
40.2% Married ◂ +14.5 pts 25.6%
8.5% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 8.7%
4.8% Widowed ◂ +2.6 pts 2.2%
2.7% Separated +0.5 pts ▸ 3.1%

Age & sex structure

North Perth Perth (North) - Highgate

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in North Perth: 0.8% males, 1.8% females; 85+ in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.4% males, 0.4% females
  • 80–84 in North Perth: 0.8% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.6% males, 0.6% females
  • 75–79 in North Perth: 1.2% males, 1.0% females; 75–79 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.8% males, 0.6% females
  • 70–74 in North Perth: 1.7% males, 1.7% females; 70–74 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 1.4% males, 1.2% females
  • 65–69 in North Perth: 2.2% males, 2.2% females; 65–69 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 1.6% males, 1.7% females
  • 60–64 in North Perth: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 60–64 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 2.1% males, 1.9% females
  • 55–59 in North Perth: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 2.5% males, 2.1% females
  • 50–54 in North Perth: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 3.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 45–49 in North Perth: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 45–49 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 2.8% males, 2.4% females
  • 40–44 in North Perth: 4.0% males, 3.8% females; 40–44 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 4.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in North Perth: 4.3% males, 4.3% females; 35–39 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 6.4% males, 5.4% females
  • 30–34 in North Perth: 4.5% males, 4.6% females; 30–34 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 8.4% males, 8.1% females
  • 25–29 in North Perth: 4.5% males, 4.5% females; 25–29 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 8.5% males, 8.3% females
  • 20–24 in North Perth: 2.8% males, 3.7% females; 20–24 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 4.4% males, 4.5% females
  • 15–19 in North Perth: 2.1% males, 1.8% females; 15–19 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.9% males, 1.0% females
  • 10–14 in North Perth: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 10–14 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.9% males, 1.1% females
  • 5–9 in North Perth: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 1.3% males, 1.8% females
  • 0–4 in North Perth: 2.9% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 1.9% males, 1.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +11.6 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
29.5% 67th pct 41.1% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.6%
  • First area, 2016: 31.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.1%

Country of birth

66.9% Australia ◂ +15.8 pts 51.1%
5.6% England even 5.6%
2.9% Italy ◂ +1.6 pts 1.3%
0.7% China +1.9 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.8% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.8% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.8% India +1.3 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.1% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.5% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Nepal +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%

Ancestry

34.2% English ◂ +3.8 pts 30.4%
27.6% Australian ◂ +6.9 pts 20.8%
12.7% Italian ◂ +5.6 pts 7.1%
12.0% Irish ◂ +1.2 pts 10.8%
10.1% Scottish ◂ +1.3 pts 8.8%
4.9% Chinese +4.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
3.5% German +0.3 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.4% Indian +1.6 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.7% Greek ◂ +1.6 pts 1.1%
2.4% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.4% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 1.7%
0.5% Filipino +0.8 pts ▸ 1.4%

Language

Other language in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +8.0 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
18.6% 62nd pct 26.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%
Limited English in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.8 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
3.0% 70th pct 3.7% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Language used at home

77.5% English only ◂ +12.4 pts 65.1%
4.4% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 1.7%
1.3% Mandarin +3.1 pts ▸ 4.3%
1.8% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.9% Cantonese +0.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.0% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.4%
0.1% Hindi +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +3.2 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
50.0% 86th pct 53.3% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.1%
  • First area, 2016: 38.2%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.3%

Religious affiliation

50.0% No religion +3.2 pts ▸ 53.3%
39.6% Christianity ◂ +11.9 pts 27.7%
5.4% Not stated +4.4 pts ▸ 9.8%
2.3% Buddhism +1.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.6% Hinduism +1.9 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.7% Islam +1.2 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.0% Judaism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%
0.3% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.4 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
74.5% 84th pct 74.9% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.5%
  • First area, 2016: 67.9%
  • First area, 2021: 74.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.9%
Bachelor+ in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.4 pts higher in North Perth
45.4% 88th pct 45.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.8%
  • First area, 2016: 38.9%
  • First area, 2021: 45.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%
2 14th pct 2 14th pct
Schools/1k kids in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.66 more in Perth (North) - Highgate
1.32 26th pct 1.98 47th pct
Schools ≤3 km in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +7 more in North Perth
38 79th pct 31 71st pct
Students in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +289 more in Perth (North) - Highgate
834 31st pct 1,123 41st pct
Avg size in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +145 larger in Perth (North) - Highgate
417 49th pct 562 68th pct
ICSEA in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +21 higher in North Perth
1,134 92nd pct 1,112 87th pct

Highest year of school

74.5% Year 12 +0.4 pts ▸ 74.9%
9.8% Year 10 ◂ +2.4 pts 7.3%
5.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.9 pts 3.4%
5.1% Year 11 +0.1 pts ▸ 5.3%

Highest qualification level

42.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.6 pts 37.5%
13.8% Postgraduate degree +1.5 pts ▸ 15.3%
13.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.4 pts 13.0%
12.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
6.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.6 pts 4.9%
1.2% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

Field of qualification

19.9% Management & commerce ◂ +1.1 pts 18.9%
14.7% Society & culture +0.1 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.0% Engineering & related ◂ +0.9 pts 11.1%
11.6% Health ◂ +2.1 pts 9.5%
7.4% Creative arts +0.3 pts ▸ 7.7%
7.6% Education ◂ +2.7 pts 4.9%
5.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 5.2%
3.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.9 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.9% Architecture & building ◂ +1.0 pts 3.9%
2.6% Information technology +0.7 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.2% Agriculture & environment even 1.2%

Income

Personal income in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +$7 higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
$1,149 87th pct $1,156 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $846
  • First area, 2016: $945
  • First area, 2021: $1,149
  • Second area, 2021: $1,156
Household income in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +$435 higher in North Perth
$2,328 85th pct $1,893 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,736
  • First area, 2016: $2,077
  • First area, 2021: $2,328
  • Second area, 2021: $1,893
Family income in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +$561 higher in North Perth
$3,171 91st pct $2,610 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,378
  • First area, 2016: $2,618
  • First area, 2021: $3,171
  • Second area, 2021: $2,610
High earners in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +5.3 pts higher in North Perth
25.4% 92nd pct 20.1% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
High-income homes in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +11.6 pts higher in North Perth
36.4% 87th pct 24.8% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 29.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.8%

Household income distribution

26.7% $1,500–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 31.8%
24.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.4 pts 13.9%
18.0% $650–$1,499 +4.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
12.6% Under $650 +0.6 pts ▸ 13.2%
12.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.2 pts 10.9%

Personal income distribution

31.7% Under $650 ◂ +5.8 pts 25.9%
25.4% $650–$1,499 +5.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
26.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.3 pts 25.8%
12.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 8.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +3.4 pts higher in North Perth
25.8% 35th pct 22.5% 18th pct
10.6% 75th pct 10.6% 74th pct
Needs assistance in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +2.8 pts higher in North Perth
5.6% 53rd pct 2.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.6% Mental health ◂ +0.1 pts 10.6%
7.4% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 6.6%
7.0% Asthma ◂ +0.2 pts 6.8%
6.1% Arthritis ◂ +2.1 pts 4.0%
3.3% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 2.3%
2.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.0 pts 1.8%
2.3% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 1.8%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.9% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.0% None ◂ +0.4 pts 67.6%
18.7% One condition ◂ +1.3 pts 17.5%
5.3% Two conditions ◂ +1.6 pts 3.6%
1.8% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +2.3 pts higher in North Perth
19.5% 80th pct 17.1% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.1%
  • First area, 2016: 22.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Unpaid carers in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +3.8 pts higher in North Perth
11.4% 36th pct 7.6% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%
Unpaid child care in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +11.5 pts higher in North Perth
27.1% 57th pct 15.6% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Defence service in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.4 pts higher in North Perth
2.0% 28th pct 1.6% 19th pct
Housework 15h+ in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +6.8 pts higher in North Perth
17.1% 17th pct 10.3% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +36 larger in Perth (North) - Highgate
76 24th pct 112 35th pct
Median age in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +7 yrs older in North Perth
38 yrs 100th pct 31 yrs 88th pct
Year 12 in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +17.1 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
49.2% 63rd pct 66.3% 89th pct
Unemployment in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1.7 pts higher in North Perth
8.5% 40th pct 6.8% 30th pct
Median income in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +$13 higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
$1,125 92nd pct $1,138 93rd pct
Household income in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +$196 higher in North Perth
$2,071 71st pct $1,875 60th pct
Indigenous language in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +13.8 pts higher in North Perth
26.3% 96th pct 12.5% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.4 larger in North Perth
2.3 29th pct 1.9 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9
One-parent in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.7 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
9.3% 14th pct 10.1% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
Living alone in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +11.4 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
30.5% 73rd pct 41.9% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.0%
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.9%

Family composition

58.5% Couples with children ◂ +21.9 pts 36.6%
30.7% Couples without children +20.5 pts ▸ 51.2%
9.3% One-parent families +0.7 pts ▸ 10.1%
1.6% Other families +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%

Household size

30.5% 1 person +11.4 pts ▸ 41.9%
33.9% 2 people +4.6 pts ▸ 38.5%
16.2% 3 people ◂ +4.7 pts 11.5%
14.7% 4 people ◂ +8.8 pts 5.9%
3.4% 5 people ◂ +1.7 pts 1.7%
1.1% 6 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +$20 higher in North Perth
$400 62nd pct $380 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $360
  • First area, 2016: $420
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2021: $380
Mortgage in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +$592 higher in North Perth
$2,492 87th pct $1,900 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,400
  • First area, 2016: $2,400
  • First area, 2021: $2,492
  • Second area, 2021: $1,900
People / bedroom in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.20 higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
0.80 29th pct 1.00 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +26.1 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
32.9% 66th pct 58.9% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.8%
  • First area, 2016: 31.6%
  • First area, 2021: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.9%
Owned outright in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +13.9 pts higher in North Perth
29.0% 40th pct 15.1% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
Separate houses in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +46.5 pts higher in North Perth
65.6% 24th pct 19.0% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 74.5%
  • First area, 2016: 67.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
3+ bedrooms in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +37.0 pts higher in North Perth
67.7% 25th pct 30.7% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.8%
  • First area, 2016: 69.7%
  • First area, 2021: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.7%

How homes are owned or rented

32.9% Rented +26.1 pts ▸ 58.9%
35.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.0 pts 23.8%
29.0% Owned outright ◂ +13.9 pts 15.1%
1.6% Other tenure ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%
0.6% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

Types of homes

65.6% Separate house ◂ +46.5 pts 19.0%
15.8% Flat or apartment +40.2 pts ▸ 56.0%
18.4% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.2 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.2% Other dwelling even 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

46.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +21.8 pts 24.6%
22.6% 2 bedrooms +20.1 pts ▸ 42.7%
8.9% 1 bedroom +15.1 pts ▸ 24.0%
18.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +13.2 pts 5.0%
3.0% 5 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 1.0%
0.2% Studio / none +1.2 pts ▸ 1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

49.8% $350–$549 +1.1 pts ▸ 50.9%
21.3% $200–$349 +5.9 pts ▸ 27.2%
12.7% $550–$749 ◂ +3.8 pts 8.9%
10.1% Under $200 ◂ +1.6 pts 8.5%
4.1% $750 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 1.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +15.8 pts 19.9%
31.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 30.6%
18.6% $1,000–$1,799 +12.1 pts ▸ 30.7%
10.4% Under $1,000 +4.2 pts ▸ 14.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +7.3 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
7.4% 70th pct 14.7% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Work from home in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +2.2 pts higher in North Perth
10.9% 35th pct 8.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%
PT commute in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1.3 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
11.6% 100th pct 13.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
PT stops in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +5 more in North Perth
51 60th pct 46 55th pct
Stops/1k in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1.22 more in North Perth
5.25 64th pct 4.03 46th pct
Departures/1k in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1,716.9 more in North Perth
4,922.2 89th pct 3,205.3 87th pct
PT routes in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +21 more in Perth (North) - Highgate
17 82nd pct 38 87th pct
Stop walk in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +3 longer in North Perth
4 43rd pct 1 7th pct
Drive to city in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +2 longer in North Perth
5 0th pct 3 0th pct
Reach 30 min in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1,501 more in Perth (North) - Highgate
50,764 86th pct 52,265 86th pct
Reach 45 min in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +81,079 more in Perth (North) - Highgate
167,397 82nd pct 248,476 87th pct
Transit to city in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +13 longer in North Perth
29 8th pct 16 0th pct

How people get to work

51.8% Car (driver) ◂ +10.4 pts 41.3%
3.3% Walked +8.7 pts ▸ 11.9%
11.2% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 11.1%
10.9% Worked at home ◂ +2.2 pts 8.7%
3.4% Car (passenger) +0.9 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.0% Bicycle +1.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.4% Train +1.4 pts ▸ 1.9%

Motor vehicles per home

41.2% 1 vehicle +14.6 pts ▸ 55.8%
37.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.5 pts 24.1%
7.4% No vehicle +7.3 pts ▸ 14.7%
9.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.6 pts 4.2%
4.0% 4 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 1.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +16.3 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
44.5% 74th pct 60.8% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.1%
  • First area, 2016: 42.1%
  • First area, 2021: 44.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.8%
Recent arrivals in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +17.5 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
8.2% 35th pct 25.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.3 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
4.1% 37th pct 4.4% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
Participation in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1.2 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
71.8% 90th pct 73.0% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.9%
  • First area, 2016: 67.8%
  • First area, 2021: 71.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.0%
Full-time in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +3.8 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
62.9% 78th pct 66.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.5%
  • First area, 2016: 63.8%
  • First area, 2021: 62.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%

Industries people work in

14.7% Professional & technical even 14.7%
14.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.5 pts 12.9%
6.9% Accommodation & food +4.9 pts ▸ 11.8%
10.1% Education & training ◂ +3.3 pts 6.8%
7.0% Retail trade ◂ +0.4 pts 6.6%
6.4% Mining +0.6 pts ▸ 7.0%
6.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.1 pts 6.7%
6.3% Construction ◂ +1.4 pts 5.0%
3.3% Finance & insurance +0.2 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.8% Administrative & support +0.6 pts ▸ 3.4%
3.2% Other services ◂ +0.1 pts 3.1%
3.0% Arts & recreation +0.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Occupations people work in

40.1% Professionals ◂ +2.4 pts 37.7%
16.3% Managers ◂ +2.7 pts 13.6%
10.5% Clerical & administrative +1.0 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.7% Community & personal service +1.3 pts ▸ 11.0%
9.0% Technicians & trades +1.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
6.2% Sales workers ◂ +0.8 pts 5.4%
4.7% Labourers +1.2 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.3% Machinery operators & drivers +0.8 pts ▸ 3.1%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1 higher in North Perth
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IRSD decile in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +2 higher in North Perth
9 86th pct 7 64th pct
IER decile in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +5 higher in North Perth
7 64th pct 2 14th pct
9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +25 higher in North Perth
1,099 87th pct 1,074 79th pct
ERP in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +2,735 higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
10,997 53rd pct 13,732 66th pct
Growth in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +5.8 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
9.7% 79th pct 15.6% 88th pct
Businesses in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1,148 higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
1,234 67th pct 2,382 86th pct

Environment & Climate

661 28th pct 661 28th pct
25.1 66th pct 25.1 66th pct
13.6 71st pct 13.6 71st pct

Walkability

Walk score in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.9 higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
8.2 89th pct 9.1 98th pct
Types ≤15 min in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.2 more in Perth (North) - Highgate
7.8 92nd pct 8.0 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +3.7 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
96.3% 83rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +0.7 pts higher in North Perth
100.0% 100th pct 99.3% 86th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1.4 pts higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
98.6% 97th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +4.0 more in Perth (North) - Highgate
14.4 52nd pct 18.4 69th pct
Intersections/km² in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +184 higher in Perth (North) - Highgate
304 84th pct 488 93rd pct
Mean slope in North Perthin Perth (North) - Highgate +1.1 pts higher in North Perth
7.0% 73rd pct 5.9% 60th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). North Perth vs Perth (North) - Highgate [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/503021040/north-perth/vs/503021296/perth-highgate