Darch at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
7,347
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Darch.
The postcode for Darch is 6065 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Darch (6065) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
Darch has roughly 7,347 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Darch scores 4/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darch's population at 7,347, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,347
Median age
35
Family households
89%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
7,347
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darch.
Local schools for Darch
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Government School Catchment
Ashdale Secondary College
Ashdale Primary School
Landsdale Gardens Primary School
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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 Darch.
- What is the Darch postcode?
- Darch is in the 6065 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Darch?
- Darch is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6065. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Darch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Darch?
- There are 20 schools serving Darch on this page, including Ashdale Secondary College, Ashdale Primary School, Kingsway Christian College.
- How walkable is Darch?
- Darch has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Darch?
- Darch is close to Kingsway, Madeley, Marangaroo, Landsdale, Alexander Heights.
- What is the population of Darch?
- The population of Darch is approximately 7,347 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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