Overall score
Mount Hawthorn
63.2/100
North Perth
62.8/100
Mount Hawthorn vs North Perth, WA suburb comparison
Mount Hawthorn for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount HawthornNorth Perth
Crime rate
Mount Hawthorn
1331.6 / 1k
North Perth
1111.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hawthorn
228
North Perth
304
Population
Mount Hawthorn
8,183
North Perth
9,623
Metric leadMount Hawthorn 4North Perth 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMount Hawthorn
- Best for investmentMount Hawthorn
- Best for best valueMount Hawthorn
- Best for best schoolsMount Hawthorn
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 | 63.2/100 | 62.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 1331.6 / 1k | 1111.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 49 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 304 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| 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 and parks and reserves, while North Perth stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Hawthorn, while North Perth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.