Australia middle-order batsman Marcus North insists he does not feel under any extra pressure ahead of his first home Test at the WACA.

North, 30, felt his Test hopes had passed him by but, after getting a call-up to the South African tour earlier this year, he has not put a foot wrong since.

The left-handed number six batsman has scored three centuries in nine Tests for Australia and is averaging 44.57, while also picking up six wickets with his handy off-spin bowling.

But the third Test against West Indies, which gets under way on Wednesday, will be his first at the WACA and he cannot wait to get out there to revel in it.

"I'm really excited and just looking forward to getting in the preparation for it. I'm looking forward to Wednesday coming around and getting out there to sing the national anthem," said the Western Australia captain.

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"(But) there won't be any more pressure or expectations than I put on myself than I do for any other Test match.

"To me it's just a special occasion playing at home in front of family and friends. This is just a celebration of 10 years of hard work to finally get the opportunity to play here for Australia.

"The journey has been amazing and when you get close to 30 you feel you've missed the bus, but to get the opportunity and the last 10 months has been a dream come true.

"I cherish every moment and every time I walk out I try to perform well and win Test matches for Australia."

The WACA has hosted two Sheffield Shield matches this season to date. But while the first pitch was dead and lifeless against Queensland, in the late game against NSW, the deck was juicy, bouncy and had plenty of pace.

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North is not sure just what to expect, but knows it will not be easy against Kemar Roach, Sulieman Benn, Dwayne Bravo and the rest of the Windies attack.

"If the WACA is going to have that pace and bounce, it's a little like batting at the Gabba, where early in your innings it can expose you a little bit, and that's where I feel that as a batter you have to leave well and play straight," he said.

"That's what I've tried to do here over the last couple of years.

"We've seen that they've complemented themselves well. They've relied on Benn and Bravo to do some hard yards and build the pressure, and then Roach has bowled with great pace and discipline.

"We are going to have to play at our best to do well this week."

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North was also quick to go into bat for his WA and Australia teammate Michael Hussey, whom both Shane Warne and former Test selector John Benaud called to be dropped for Phillip Hughes.

North believes Hussey is still in good form and is a valued member of the team.

He said: "I was pretty shocked to hear that actually. There's been a bit of debate about his position, but his form over in India in one-day cricket has been outstanding.

"He finished the last Test match in England with a fine hundred and he's walked into Brisbane and Adelaide in great form.

"He would have liked to turn some of those starts into three figures, but he is hitting the ball as well as anyone in the Australian batting line-up and hopefully this week once he gets going the three figures will be coming Huss' way."