Perth / WA · Public Transport Report
Northbridge (WA)
Ranked #2 of 344 Perth suburbs by public transport quality
Composite Score
85/100
Excellent public transport
Perth Rank
#2
of 344 suburbs
Percentile
99%
Better than 99% of suburbs
Score breakdown
The composite score combines three weighted components:
Key destinations from Northbridge (WA)
| Destination | Journey Time | Single Trip | Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth CBD | 12 min | $1.40 | $14.00/wk |
| Fremantle | 61 min | $3.50 | $35.00/wk |
| Joondalup | 51 min | $3.50 | $35.00/wk |
| Mandurah | 115 min | $3.50 | $35.00/wk |
Network reach — suburbs accessible by PT
Full Northbridge (WA) PT Report — PDF
Detailed journey times, Transperth fare estimates, connectivity map and more.
About Northbridge (WA)'s public transport score
Northbridge (WA) has a composite public transport score of 85 out of 100, placing it #2 out of 344 suburbs across Perth / WA. This score reflects three key dimensions: journey quality to key destinations, cost efficiency of weekly commuting using Transperth fares, and overall network connectivity — the number of suburbs reachable with zero, one, or more transfers.
Download the full suburb report above for a detailed breakdown of journey times, route options, weekly cost estimates, and a connectivity map showing which destinations are reachable and how many transfers are required.
How the score is calculated
The gettinthr score combines three weighted components. Journey Quality (45%) measures effective travel time to every other suburb in Perth / WA during the morning peak (8:30am Tuesday), applying a 10-minute penalty per transfer and a 5-minute penalty per bus leg. Cost Efficiency (25%) calculates actual Transperth fares for the CBD journey, multiplied by 10 trips per week, dividing weekly cost by weekly commuting hours. Connectivity (30%) measures what percentage of all Perth / WA suburbs you can reach within 60 minutes by public transport. All scores are normalised across all 344 Perth suburbs into a composite out of 100.