Williams
Darkan
Darkan at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
371
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Darkan.
Darkan (6392) sits in the Williams region of Western Australia.
Darkan has roughly 371 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Darkan scores 14/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darkan's population at 371, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
371
Median age
49
Family households
60%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$151/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
371
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
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15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darkan.
Local schools for Darkan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Darkan Primary School
Williams Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Darkan.
- What is the Darkan postcode?
- Darkan is in the 6392 postcode, in WA, in the Williams region.
- What is the average rent in Darkan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $151.
- What schools are in Darkan?
- There are 2 schools serving Darkan on this page, including Darkan Primary School, Williams Primary School.
- How walkable is Darkan?
- Darkan has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Darkan?
- Darkan is close to Boolading, Dardadine, Hillman River, Meeking, Bokal.
- What is the population of Darkan?
- Darkan has approximately 371 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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