Currambine, WA 6028 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Currambine is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6028, home to 6,834 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Joondalup local government area and roughly 27 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,834
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,214 /week
- Median personal income
- $883 /week
- Median family income
- $2,456 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Joondalup
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Moore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Currambine Primary School
- Francis Jordan Catholic School
- Lake Joondalup Baptist College
- Joondalup Education Support Centre
- Joondalup Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 48 bus stops
- Moore Dr After Christchurch Tce
- Moore Dr Currambine Primary School
- Moore Dr Before Connolly Dr
- Moore Dr After Connolly Dr
- Currambine Stn Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 44 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 supermarkets
- 27 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 23.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.1% of the 2,883 resolvable premises in Currambine. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 40.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 20,210 across the Joondalup District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6,535 theft, 5,161 violent offences, 2,364 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Currambine?
Currambine (WA 6028) had 6,834 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Joondalup local government area.
What is the median rent in Currambine?
The median advertised rent in Currambine is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Currambine?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Currambine covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Currambine Primary School (0.1 km), Francis Jordan Catholic School (0.9 km), Lake Joondalup Baptist College (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Currambine?
Currambine is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Currambine?
Across the surrounding area, 20,210 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,535), violent (5,161), property damage (2,364). 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 Currambine?
In Currambine, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (23.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Currambine?
50 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Currambine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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