North Lake is a small suburb located on the northern edge of the City of Cockburn’s municipality. Just three square kilometres in size, North Lake is bordered by the Kwinana Freeway and is close to Roe Highway.
Life in North Lake
Named after the large lake that sits within its boundaries, North Lake is a relaxed suburban locale that is well situated close to transport, educational facilities and major shopping centres from neighbouring suburbs.
Within its official boundaries is the Lakeside Recreation Centre, featuring Lakeside Baptist Church, Lakeside Lightning (basketball program), The Rec Centre and The Fitness Centre.
North Lake facts
KEY FACTS
| Distance to Perth (km) | 15 |
| Postcode | 6163 |
| Local Government | Cockburn |
| Primary schools | Coolbellup Community School, Coolbellup Learning Centre, Kardinya Primary School, Samson Primary School, Perth Waldorf School, Blue Gum Montessori School Inc, Winthrop Primary School, Bibra Lake Primary School, East Hamilton Hill Primary School, Yidarra Catholic Primary School |
| Secondary schools | North Lake Senior Campus, Kennedy Baptist College, Perth Waldorf School, Seton Catholic College, Corpus Christi College, Leeming Senior High School, Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre, Melville Senior High School, Port School, Fremantle Christian College |
| Shops | Kardinya Shopping Centre |
| Train stations | Murdoch |
| Bus services | Bus service to Murdoch Train Station |
| 2016 CENSUS SUMMARY | NORTH LAKE | PERTH |
|---|---|---|
| Population – usually resident | 1,295 | 1,943,858 |
| Median age of residents (years) | 39 | 36 |
| Average household size (persons) | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Number of occupied dwellings * | 437 | 690,280 |
| Number of unoccupied dwellings | 29 | 85,730 |
| Median weekly household income | $2,069 | $1,643 |
| Median monthly mortgage repayment | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total private dwellings | 466 | 776,015 |
| Area (sqkm) | 2 | 6,416 |
* Excludes visitor only households