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WA · Wanneroo Council
Clarkson, 6030
Est. population · Jun 2025
14,215
Growth (1 yr)
+2.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.6%
Median age
34
Median income
$1,761/wk
Employment rate
65.3%
Languages at home
21.3%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans, Punjabi, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Cycling
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Clarkson is a practical established suburb in Wanneroo Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with community and employment the standout strengths.
At a glance
Clarkson snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$675/wk
Population (ERP)
14,215
+2.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#24
among Metro Perth · Growth area
Safety
2nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
percentile in WA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
35th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 58.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of Western Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1169th in Australia
- State rank
- 105th in WA
- Peer rank
- #24 among Metro Perth · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #80 among Metro Perth suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- $675
- Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- 2,996
Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated · Monthly bond summaries
Population
Estimated resident population
14,215(June 2025)
+2.3% annual · +11.6% over 5 years · 78th percentile in WA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.3%
- 5-year growth
- +11.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +321
- Change in 5 years
- +1,472
- Growth rank in WA
- 78th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~15,600), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 13,904
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,761
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 360 of 5,397
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 65.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4,500 / 494 / 44
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 10,541
- Against the person
- 3,234
- Against property
- 5,397
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 741.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 4 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -16.7%
Most common offence types
- Assault (Family)1359
- Breach Of Violence Restraint Order970
- Drug Offences940
- Property Damage1192
- Stealing2575
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- WA Police district crime statistics — Western Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 975
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 35th
School list
- Somerly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 975 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 454 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1046 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 327 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Youth Futures Community SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 912 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 367 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Clarkson Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 923 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 325 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Clarkson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 924 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 270 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mindarie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 735 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Quinns Baptist CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1061 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 1,101 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Clarkson Early Learning CentreAinsbury Paradechildcare
- Clarkson Safe 'N' Sound Day CareDewar Mewschildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
65 public transport stops in this suburb
- Connolly Dr After Brooks Pass
- Connolly Dr After Hester Ave
- Walyunga Bvd Clarkson High Sch Stand 1
- Walyunga Bvd Clarkson High Sch Stand 2
- Walyunga Bvd Clarkson High Sch Stand 3
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
158 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 cafes · 1 bars · 2 supermarkets · 4 fast food · 1 food courts · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship · 16 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 48 parks mapped in suburb, 16 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 65 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 22 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 77/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.36
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.79
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.45
Food & drink(11)
- Whale+AleBar
- Brewed AwakeningCafe
- Jester'sCafe
- San ChurroCafe
- Small Asian CafeCafe
- StarbucksCafe
- Grill'dFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- Kurdish KebabFast food
- Food court
Shopping(3)
- FoodaryConvenience store
- ColesSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(4)
- Clarkson Early Learning CentreChildcare
22 Ainsbury Parade, Clarkson
- Clarkson Safe 'N' Sound Day CareChildcare
2 Dewar Mews, Clarkson
- Clarkson LibraryLibrary
- BalettSchool
Health & services(1)
- Allied DentalDentist
Sport & outdoors(22)
- Any BodiesGym
- FORM TrainingGym
36 Key Largo Drive
- Playground (16)
- Sports centre
- Anthony Waring Sports FieldSports field
- Richard Aldersea Sports FieldSports field
- Sports field
Transport(52)
51 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(40)
- Commonwealth BankATM
- NABATM
- WestpacATM
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (3)
- Foxy NailsBeauty salon
- Starr LashesBeauty salon
74 Hannaford Avenue
- Bench (3)
- Bike ForceBicycle
- GiantBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (21)
- RACBicycle Repair Station
- Car
- Car repair
- Car wash
- VinniesCharity
- KmartDepartment Store
- Drinking water
- Fitness Station
- Flemming Park FountainFountain
- The Salon Hair DesignHairdresser
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking
- Pet
- AmpolPetrol station
- Shell ExpressPetrol station
- Picnic Table (2)
- Clarkson Seventh Day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
- St Andrews Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Cartridge WorldPrinter Ink
- Save The ChildrenSecond Hand
- Somerly Park GazeboShelter
- Anthony Waring bmx trackTrack
- Track
- Vacant
- Bra BarYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
37 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Anthony Waring ParkPark
- Aviator ParkPark
- Belleville ParkPark
- Boranup ParkPark
- Catalina Blue Hills Kids PlaygroundPark
- Catalina Landscape ParkPark
- Celebration ParkPark
- Chattanooga ParkPark
- Cronulla ParkPark
- Cylinders ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 48
- Parks (OSM)
- 48
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Clarkson Seventh Day Adventist Church
- St Andrews Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Hospital (2.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Allied DentalDentist
- Options Optometrists Clarkson Ocean KeysOcean Keys BoulevardOptometrist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 357
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 51 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Pearce
- Member of Parliament
- Tracey ROBERTS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 115,275
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.6%Labor 56.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).
Coalition 40.1%Labor 59.9%
3.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -5.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Clarkson SouthLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- ClarksonLabor 59.7% · Coalition 40.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Clarkson WestLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- MindarieLabor 50.7% · Coalition 49.3% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Merriwa EastLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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