Mahogany Creek, WA 6072 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mahogany Creek is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6072, home to 829 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mundaring local government area and roughly 26 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population829
Median age46
Area5.9 km²
To CBD26 km
LGAMundaring

Demographics

Population
829
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,169 /week
Median personal income
$917 /week
Median family income
$2,602 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Mundaring
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Hasluck
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Parkerville Primary School Primary · Government
  • Glen Forrest Community Kindergarten Preschool · Government
  • Glen Forrest Primary School Primary · Government
  • Sacred Heart School Other · Independent
  • Helena College Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Strettle Rd After Swan Rd bus · 219 m
  • Strettle Rd After Brooking Rd bus · 231 m
  • Strettle Rd Before Swan Rd bus · 261 m
  • Brooking Rd Before Draper Rd bus · 451 m
  • Brooking Rd After Draper Rd bus · 513 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 parks and reserves

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, 14.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 98.0% of the 352 resolvable premises in Mahogany Creek. 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: 2.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 98.0%

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: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mahogany Creek?

Mahogany Creek (WA 6072) had 829 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Mundaring local government area.

What is the median rent in Mahogany Creek?

The median advertised rent in Mahogany Creek is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mahogany Creek?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mahogany Creek covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Parkerville Primary School (2.6 km), Glen Forrest Community Kindergarten (2.8 km), Glen Forrest Primary School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mahogany Creek?

Mahogany Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (98% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mahogany Creek?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). 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 Mahogany Creek?

In Mahogany Creek, 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 (14.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Mahogany Creek?

24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mahogany Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus 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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