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North Lake WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for North Lake, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of North Lake WA is 1,299 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Lake is $913 per week ($47,476 per year). Median rent in North Lake is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). North Lake has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. North Lake has a population density of 567.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in North Lake is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Lake is $2,167.
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North Lake Population
North Lake Median Income & Rent
North Lake Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
North Lake Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
North Lake Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
North Lake Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
North Lake Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
North Lake Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
North Lake Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
North Lake Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
North Lake Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
North Lake Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
North Lake Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
North Lake Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
North Lake Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
North Lake Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
North Lake Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
North Lake School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
North Lake Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
North Lake Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
North Lake Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
North Lake How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
North Lake Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
North Lake Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
North Lake Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
North Lake Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
North Lake Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
North Lake Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
North Lake Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
North Lake Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
North Lake Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
North Lake Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
North Lake When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
North Lake Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
North Lake Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
North Lake Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
North Lake Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
North Lake Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Lake
What is the population of North Lake WA?
The population of North Lake WA is 1,299 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 567.3 people per km².North Lake is ranked #3,599 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in North Lake?
The median personal income in North Lake WA is $913 per week, or $47,476 per year.The median household income is $2,434 per week.Family income is $2,725 per week.North Lake is ranked #1,986 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in North Lake?
Median rent in North Lake WA is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Lake ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in North Lake?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Lake WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in North Lake?
The median age in North Lake WA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is North Lake a good suburb to live in?
North Lake is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,299.The median income is $913/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51144. All dollar figures in AUD.