Cardup, WA 6122 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cardup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6122, home to 1,163 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area and roughly 33 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$500 /wk
Population1,163
Median age40
Area11.1 km²
To CBD33 km
LGASerpentine-Jarrahdale

Demographics

Population
1,163
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$2,645 /week
Median personal income
$953 /week
Median family income
$2,795 /week
Average household size
3.1
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Canning
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$500 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Byford John Calvin School Other · Independent
  • Byford Primary School Primary · Government
  • Byford Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Byford Community Kindergarten Preschool · Government
  • Salvado Catholic College Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 24 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 48 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Abernethy Rd After Gordin Way bus · 153 m
  • Abernethy Rd After Soldiers Rd bus · 183 m
  • Gordin Way Byford Secondary College Stand 5 bus · 300 m
  • Hammermill Dr After Pitman Wy bus · 306 m
  • Byford Stn Platform 1 train · 509 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 8 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 32 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 32.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 56.8% of the 444 resolvable premises in Cardup. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 6.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 36.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 56.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 25,930 across the Armadale District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 8,360 theft, 7,261 violent offences, 2,942 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Armadale District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cardup?

Cardup (WA 6122) had 1,163 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.

What is the median rent in Cardup?

The median advertised rent in Cardup is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cardup?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cardup covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Byford John Calvin School (0.3 km), Byford Primary School (0.5 km), Byford Secondary College (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cardup?

Cardup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (56.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cardup?

Across the surrounding area, 25,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (8,360), violent (7,261), property damage (2,942). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Cardup?

In Cardup, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (32.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Cardup?

52 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cardup centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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