Darkan, WA 6392 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Darkan is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6392, home to 371 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Williams local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 176 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$151 /wk
Population371
Median age49
Area668.7 km²
To CBD176 km
LGAWest Arthur

Demographics

Population
371
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,321 /week
Median personal income
$953 /week
Median family income
$1,946 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
West Arthur
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Canning
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$151 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$980
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Darkan Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 97 resolvable premises in Darkan. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Darkan?

Darkan (WA 6392) had 371 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the West Arthur local government area.

What is the median rent in Darkan?

The median advertised rent in Darkan is $151/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Darkan?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Darkan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Darkan Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Darkan?

Darkan is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Darkan?

Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). 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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