Dardanup at a glance
Median house
$575,000
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
588
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Dardanup.
The postcode for Dardanup is 6236 (WA).
The median house price in Dardanup is $575,000.
Dardanup (6236) sits in the Dardanup region of Western Australia. The median house here is $575,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Dardanup has roughly 588 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.
Dardanup scores 0/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dardanup's population at 588, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
588
Median age
41
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $575,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 50% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $115,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Dardanup on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$575,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$575,000
$285,120
588
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.62% (median rent $290/wk against a $575,000 price tag). Units yield 5.20% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.62%
Based on $575,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.20%
Based on $285,120 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 202680%
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dardanup.
Local schools for Dardanup
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Government School Catchment
Dardanup Primary School
Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School
Picton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dardanup.
- What is the median house price in Dardanup?
- The median house price in Dardanup, WA 6236 is $575,000. The median unit price is $285,120.
- What is the Dardanup postcode?
- Dardanup is in the 6236 postcode, in WA, in the Dardanup region.
- Where is Dardanup?
- Dardanup is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6236, in the Dardanup region.
- What is the average rent in Dardanup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Dardanup?
- There are 20 schools serving Dardanup on this page, including Our Lady of Lourdes School, Dardanup Primary School, Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School.
- How walkable is Dardanup?
- Dardanup has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dardanup?
- Dardanup is close to Dardanup West, North Boyanup, Paradise, Picton, College Grove.
- What is the population of Dardanup?
- The population of Dardanup is approximately 588 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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