Clarkson at a glance
Median house
$610,000
Median unit
$420,000
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
13.9k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Clarkson.
The postcode for Clarkson is 6030 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Clarkson is $610,000.
Clarkson (6030) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia. The median house here is $610,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Clarkson has roughly 13,904 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Clarkson scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clarkson's population at 13,904, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,904
Median age
34
Family households
74%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $610,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $420,000, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $122,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Clarkson on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$610,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $420,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$352/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$610,000
$420,000
13,904
Median age: 34
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.00% (median rent $352/wk against a $610,000 price tag). Units yield 4.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.00%
Based on $610,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.33%
Based on $420,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Clarkson.
Local schools for Clarkson
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Government School Catchment
Somerly Primary School
Clarkson Community High School
Clarkson Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Clarkson.
- What is the median house price in Clarkson?
- The median house price in Clarkson, WA 6030 is $610,000. The median unit price is $420,000.
- What is the Clarkson postcode?
- Clarkson is in the 6030 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Clarkson?
- Clarkson is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6030. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Clarkson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $352, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Clarkson?
- There are 20 schools serving Clarkson on this page, including Somerly Primary School, St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Clarkson Community High School.
- How walkable is Clarkson?
- Clarkson has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Clarkson?
- Clarkson is close to Mindarie, Merriwa, Tamala Park, Ridgewood, Neerabup.
- What is the population of Clarkson?
- The population of Clarkson is approximately 13,904 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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