Serpentine, WA 6125 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Serpentine is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6125, home to 2,863 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 46 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$348 /wk
Population2,863
Median age45
Area104.8 km²
To CBD46 km
LGASerpentine-Jarrahdale

Demographics

Population
2,863
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,955 /week
Median personal income
$768 /week
Median family income
$2,230 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Canning
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$348 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Serpentine Primary School Primary · Government
  • Eton Farm Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Mundijong Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Richardson St Transwa Serpentine bus · 187 m
  • Richardson St Serpentine Railway Station bus · 187 m
  • Serpentine Stn Transwa Serpentine train · 233 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 4 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, 48.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 59.9% of the 1,138 resolvable premises in Serpentine. 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: 12.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 26.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 59.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Serpentine?

Serpentine (WA 6125) had 2,863 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.

What is the median rent in Serpentine?

The median advertised rent in Serpentine is $348/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Serpentine?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Serpentine covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Serpentine Primary School (0.6 km), Eton Farm Primary School (1.8 km), Mundijong Primary School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Serpentine?

Serpentine is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (59.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Serpentine?

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 Serpentine?

In Serpentine, 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 (48.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Serpentine?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Serpentine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops, 2 train 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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