Overall score
Mount Hawthorn
52.8/100
North Perth
55.3/100
Mount Hawthorn vs North Perth, WA Suburb Comparison
Mount Hawthorn for value; North Perth for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount HawthornNorth Perth
Crime rate
Mount Hawthorn
96.4 / 1k
North Perth
96.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hawthorn
271
North Perth
348
Population
Mount Hawthorn
8,183
North Perth
9,623
Metric leadMount Hawthorn 2North Perth 64 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Perth
- Best for best valueMount Hawthorn
- Best for best schoolsNorth Perth
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mount Hawthorn | North Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.4 / 1k | 96.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 49 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 271 | 348 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Population | 8,183 | 9,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Hawthorn reads as a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks; North Perth is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Mount Hawthorn sits among greener hillside streets, while North Perth keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Hawthorn tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while North Perth stands out for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Hawthorn, while North Perth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.