9 min drive to Mandurah + 5 min transfer + 63 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
48 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$845/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
11.3%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
59%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
5.2%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Coodanup
Full-time 15.3%Part-time 12.0%Unemployed 3.8%Not in labour 68.9%
Dwelling Types
Coodanup
House 86.1%Semi-detached 8.8%Flat/Unit 4.8%
Commute Mode
Coodanup
Car 85.5%Transit 6.1%Walk 1.4%WFH 6.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
69.4%
England
8.9%
New Zealand
3.6%
Philippines
1.9%
South Africa
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
93.6%
Italian
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Spanish
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Coodanup
Is Coodanup safe?
Coodanup has a safety score of 18/100, which is well below 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: Furnissdale (47/100), Dudley Park (WA) (50/100), Greenfields (23/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Coodanup?
Median weekly rent in Coodanup is $580/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Furnissdale ($625/wk), Dudley Park (WA) ($610/wk), Greenfields ($585/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Coodanup from Perth CBD?
Coodanup is 58 minutes by car, or 97 minutes by public transport, or 77 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Coodanup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Coodanup is $658K, up 14.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $640K. For renters, median weekly rent is $580/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Furnissdale ($838K), Dudley Park (WA) ($750K), Greenfields ($668K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/coodanup
Coodanup is a quiet residential suburb on the Mandurah Estuary in the Peel region, within reach of coastal waterways and natural surrounds. It gained attention when its distinctive Giant sculpture was destroyed by fire in 2022, a loss that resonated widely online. The suburb has a reputation as one of Mandurah's more affordable but rougher areas, though the broader property boom pushed prices higher during 2023-24. Houses here have a median value of $658k and rent of $580/week, 35% below the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 58-minute drive by car or 97 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (67%). Crime rates are higher than average, and the safety score of 18/100 falls 34 points below the metro mean of 52.
The population has a median age of 48 and earns $845/week per household.