Dardanup, WA 6236 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dardanup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6236, home to 588 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dardanup local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 162 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$285 /wk
Population588
Median age41
Area7 km²
To CBD162 km
LGADardanup

Demographics

Population
588
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,701 /week
Median personal income
$751 /week
Median family income
$1,960 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Dardanup
Statistical region (SA4)
Bunbury
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$285 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Our Lady Of Lourdes School Other · Independent
  • Dardanup Primary School Primary · Government
  • Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 1 library

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.6% of the 280 resolvable premises in Dardanup. 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%
  • Fixed Wireless: 99.6%

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: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dardanup?

Dardanup (WA 6236) had 588 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Dardanup local government area.

What is the median rent in Dardanup?

The median advertised rent in Dardanup is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dardanup?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Dardanup covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady Of Lourdes School (0.3 km), Dardanup Primary School (0.3 km), Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dardanup?

Dardanup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dardanup?

Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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