WA · Joondalup Council

Currambine, 6028

Est. population · Jun 2025

7,562

Growth (1 yr)

+1.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+6.2%

Median age

40

Median income

$2,214/wk

Employment rate

68.8%

Languages at home

15.1%non-English

Most common: Afrikaans, Arabic, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64.7/100
Good

Top 6% of Western Australia's suburbs

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Cycling
What Currambine is known for: High desirability, Education hub, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Cycling

Suburb profile

Currambine is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Joondalup Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, 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.

Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Reported crime has been falling recently.

Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, while local dining and lifestyle amenities land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Currambine snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$790/wk

Population (ERP)

7,562

+1.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.8%

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

#19

among Metro Perth · Established

Safety

8th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

52nd

percentile in WA

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

71st

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
64.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 6% of Western Australia's suburbs
National rank
582nd in Australia
State rank
35th in WA
Peer rank
#19 among Metro Perth · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#25 among Metro Perth suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
$790
Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
874

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 lodgementsDepartment 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

7,562(June 2025)

+1.3% annual · +6.2% over 5 years · 52th percentile in WA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.3%
5-year growth
+6.2%
Change in 1 year
+93
Change in 5 years
+444
Growth rank in WA
52th 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 (~7,600), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,834
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,214
Dwelling vacancy
4.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
122 of 2,536
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
68.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,188 / 64 / 163 (+ 4 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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
1,393.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2 residents
State safety percentile
7.6th (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 statisticsWestern 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
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,057.5
Median ICSEA percentile
71th
School list
  • Currambine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1045 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 758 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Francis Jordan Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 319 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Lake Joondalup Baptist CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1102 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 1,282 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Burns Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 425 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Beaumaris Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1070 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 516 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Joondalup Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 132 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Joondalup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1024 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 381 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Kinross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1035 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 700 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Burns Beach Rd After Mitchell Fwy
  • Shenton Av After Connolly Dr
  • Shenton Av After Delamere Av
  • Shenton Av After Marmion Av
  • Shenton Av After Newmarket Rtt

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

95 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 5 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 10 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life11 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access16 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby7 shops and services
  • Strong local sport and recreation11 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
78/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.29
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.02
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.61
Food & drink(7)
  • DômeCafe
  • One For The RoadCafe
  • Chicken TreatFast food
  • Currambine Fish & ChipsFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • Kim Hee Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(8)
  • Currambine SupermartConvenience store
  • Mufasa Biltong DeliConvenience store
  • City FarmersSupermarket

    3A Hobsons Gate, Currambine

  • ColesSupermarket
  • Farmer JacksSupermarket
  • The Cheesecake ShopSupermarket

    Unit 6 4 Hobsons Gate, Currambine

  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Health & services(7)
  • All Over Beauty ClinicClinic

    1244 Marmion Avenue

  • Currambine Family PracticeClinic
  • Grace PodiatryClinic

    13 Hobsons Gate, Currambine

  • Kinross Medical CenterClinic
  • Smiles in CurrambineDentist

    Unit 5 10 Chesapeake Way

  • Pharmacy
  • Vet WestVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(11)
  • Playground (10)
  • Sports field
Transport(31)

31 bus stops

Other(16)
  • NABATM
  • RediATMATM
  • BankwestBank
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (7)
  • Bicycle Parking (10)
  • TABBookmaker
  • Auto Masters CurrambineCar repair

    1244 Marmion Avenue, Currambine

  • Drinking water
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • Containers for ChangeRecycling
  • Shelter
  • Taxi
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Waste Basket

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Caledonia ParkPark
  • Carlton ParkPark
  • Christchurch ParkPark
  • Clermont ParkPark
  • Delamere ParkPark
  • Doncaster ParkPark
  • Fairmont ParkPark
  • Negresco ParkPark
  • Riversdale GardensPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
11

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
7
Nearest hospital
Joondalup Health Campus (2.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • All Over Beauty ClinicMarmion AvenueClinic
  • Currambine Family PracticeClinic
  • Grace PodiatryHobsons GateClinic
  • Kinross Medical CenterClinic
  • PharmacyPharmacy
  • Smiles in CurrambineChesapeake WayDentist
  • Sunlander Medical CentreClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
165
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.8

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

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 normalsWorldClim 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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Moore
Member of Parliament
Tom FRENCH (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,758
Turnout (2025)
92.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 47.1%Labor 52.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).

Coalition 39.0%Labor 61.0%

8.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +11.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • CurrambineLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • Currambine WestLabor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • Burns Beach (Moore)Labor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • JoondalupLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • ConnollyLabor 53.8% · Coalition 46.2% TPP (2025)1.9 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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