6 min drive to Currambine + 5 min transfer + 40 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
34 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1761/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
67%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
6.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Clarkson
Full-time 31.9%Part-time 17.7%Unemployed 3.7%Not in labour 46.7%
Dwelling Types
Clarkson
House 89.3%Semi-detached 9.8%Flat/Unit 0.9%
Commute Mode
Clarkson
Car 82.7%Transit 8.2%Walk 1.2%WFH 7.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
52.5%
England
11.9%
New Zealand
4.3%
South Africa
3.6%
India
2.0%
Language at Home
English only
78.7%
Mandarin
0.6%
Arabic
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkson
Is Clarkson safe?
Clarkson has a safety score of 39/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mindarie (WA) (75/100), Ridgewood (WA) (51/100), Merriwa (WA) (59/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Clarkson?
Median weekly rent in Clarkson is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mindarie (WA) ($975/wk), Ridgewood (WA) ($673/wk), Merriwa (WA) ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Clarkson?
Clarkson has a school rating of 22/100 across 5 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Clarkson Community High School (Secondary), Youth Futures Community School (Special), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Clarkson from Perth CBD?
Clarkson is 30 minutes by car, or 62 minutes by public transport, or 51 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Clarkson affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Clarkson is $823K, up 18.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $638K. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mindarie (WA) ($1.4M), Ridgewood (WA) ($800K), Merriwa (WA) ($770K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/clarkson
💰 Affordable🚆 Public Transport⚠️ Safety Concern
Clarkson is a northern corridor suburb about 32 km from the CBD that divides opinion sharply. It has a train station, Ocean Keys shopping centre, and affordable housing that attracts first home buyers, but also a persistent reputation for antisocial behaviour and police incidents. Locals say the bad reputation is partly overstated, noting that many streets are perfectly fine for families. The proximity to the coast and upcoming Catalina estate development give it upside, though the Tamala Park tip smell and long commute remain genuine drawbacks.
Houses here have a median value of $823k and rent of $700/week, 19% below the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 30-minute drive by car or 62 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (65%). Safety rates at 39/100, 13 points below the Perth metro average of 52. With 5 schools scoring 22/100, education here is below the Perth average. The population has a median age of 34 and earns $1,761/week per household.
“Resident complained about the noise this swing makes and padlocked it in Clarkson.”— 564 upvotes in community discussion