Question 1

Is North Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

North Beach is a relaxed coastal suburb on Perth’s northern shoreline, fronting broad sand and low limestone cliffs. The foreshore reserve and shared coastal path are popular for walking, cycling, fishing and casual swims, while parkland picnic spots and beach access give the area an outdoor focus. Housing ranges from mid-century weatherboard cottages and bungalows to renovated family homes and some low-rise beachside apartments, so long-term residents sit alongside sea-change arrivals. Local shops and cafés meet daily needs and Scarborough's larger beach precinct is nearby, with West Coast Drive and regular buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.

About 3,689 people live in North Beach and the typical household income is $2,124 a week. Families are dominated by couple households, just under nine in ten family types, and roughly seven in ten dwellings are owner-occupied. The suburb has active coastal protection and sand-nourishment works, and local upgrades include the soccer club, a power upgrade at North Beach Primary School and an urban renewal project at Cromer Way planned for mixed social, affordable and private housing.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in North Beach?

Accepted Answer

Renting in North Beach, WA sits rather heavily against local incomes as recorded at the last Census. A house rent of $980 a week is about 46.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share, while a unit at $720 a week is about 33.9% of that income, a sizeable share.

If you are looking to rent rather than buy, those weekly rent shares are the figures that matter; whether they feel expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is North Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in North Beach climbed a strong 31.2% over the past 12 months, a sizable rise in the capital value of houses. Over the same period house rents fell 2.0%, a moderate decline, while unit rents edged down 0.7%, a slight fall.

Put another way, the past year showed large house price growth while rental income for both houses and units eased, so capital growth outstripped rental income over the year. Whether that balance suits your plans depends on your own objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	31.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	3
Median days on market Past 12 months	13	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$980	$720
Change in rent Past 12 months	-2.0%	-0.7%

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