Carmel, WA 6076 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Carmel is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6076, home to 754 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mundaring local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 37 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$345 /wk
Population754
Median age46
Area11.7 km²
To CBD37 km
LGAKalamunda

Demographics

Population
754
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,345 /week
Median personal income
$850 /week
Median family income
$2,486 /week
Average household size
3.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kalamunda
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Hasluck
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$345 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,162
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Carmel Adventist College Combined · Independent
  • Carmel Adventist College Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Kalamunda Christian School Combined · Independent
  • Walliston Primary School Primary · Government
  • Lesmurdie Senior High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 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, 29.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 51.3% of the 269 resolvable premises in Carmel. 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: 0.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 42.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 51.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.9%

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Carmel?

Carmel (WA 6076) had 754 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Kalamunda local government area.

What is the median rent in Carmel?

The median advertised rent in Carmel is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Carmel?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Carmel covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Carmel Adventist College (1.3 km), Carmel Adventist College Primary School (1.8 km), Kalamunda Christian School (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Carmel?

Carmel is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (51.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Carmel?

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 Carmel?

In Carmel, 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 (29.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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