11 min drive to Byford + 5 min transfer + 52 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
40 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2645/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
2.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
94%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Cardup
Full-time 35.7%Part-time 20.2%Unemployed 1.7%Not in labour 42.4%
Dwelling Types
Cardup
House 98.3%Flat/Unit 0.8%Other 0.8%
Commute Mode
Cardup
Car 85.3%Transit 2.5%Walk 1.4%WFH 10.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
76.2%
England
7.7%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.8%
India
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
94.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Cardup
Is Cardup safe?
Cardup has a safety score of 53/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong (56/100), Whitby (39/100), Byford (53/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Cardup?
Median weekly rent in Cardup is $1100/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong ($775/wk), Whitby ($680/wk), Byford ($680/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Cardup from Perth CBD?
Cardup is 46 minutes by car, or 95 minutes by public transport, or 68 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Cardup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Cardup is $1.7M, up 28.8% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $1100/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong ($835K), Whitby ($781K), Byford ($820K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/cardup
Cardup is a quiet, semi-rural pocket tucked into Perth's southern fringe near Byford and Mundijong. Acreage blocks and open space define the lifestyle here, it's the kind of place people move to for room to breathe, not for cafes or nightlife. Bushfire risk is real, services are minimal, and the commute to Perth is long, but new rail infrastructure is creeping closer and the southern growth corridor keeps expanding. The typical house sells for around $1.71M and rent of $1100/week, placing it 67% above the Perth metro median.
Getting to the CBD takes a 46-minute drive or 95 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (71%). With a safety score of 53/100, the area is 1 point above the metro average of 52.
The median age is 40, with households earning $2,645/week.