North Perth, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Perth, in the City Of Vincent local government area.
| Locality | North Perth |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Vincent |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.92474 |
| Longitude | 115.85353 |
| Population | 8,504 |
| Density | 2788.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 6006 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 3 km north-northwest |
North Perth is a locality in the City Of Vincent local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,504. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 2788.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km north-northwest of Perth. North Perth is located at 31.9247°S, 115.8535°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6006.
North Perth, a vibrant pocket of the City of Vincent, unfolds across a gently undulating terrain that catches the late afternoon sun with a warm, ochre glow. It lies 3.4 km north of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 4.4 km south-south-west of Dianella. The character of North Perth is evident in its leafy avenues, where mature trees cast dappled shadows across well-kept verges, and the hum of everyday life is punctuated by the distant chime of a tram. It’s a place where the air, even inland, carries a faint, almost imperceptible hint of salt from the neighbouring ocean, a subtle reminder of the vastness that lies just a short journey away. The architecture reflects a layered past, with a charming mix of Federation bungalows and more contemporary dwellings, each with its own story etched into the brickwork and painted timber.
The history of North Perth is interwoven with the early development of the broader Perth metropolitan area, its growth spurred by the discovery of gold and the subsequent expansion of infrastructure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally a more agricultural area, its character transformed as it became a desirable residential suburb, drawing families with its relative affordability and access to the burgeoning city centre. Today, the local economy is a dynamic blend of small businesses, independent retailers, and a growing hospitality scene, evident in the bustling cafes and eateries that line its main thoroughfares. North Perth retains a distinctive local flavour, a sense of established community where neighbours still greet each other on the street, and the weekend markets offer a colourful display of fresh produce and artisanal crafts, a tradition that speaks to a deep-seated connection with the land and its bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Perth, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on North Perth, in the City Of Vincent local government area.
Detailed location data for North Perth includes the postcode (6006), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Vincent), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Perth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |