8 min drive to Joondalup + 5 min transfer + 39 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
$2214/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
77%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.8%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Currambine
Full-time 34.5%Part-time 21.0%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 42.0%
Dwelling Types
Currambine
House 90.6%Semi-detached 2.7%Flat/Unit 6.7%
Commute Mode
Currambine
Car 80.6%Transit 8.4%Walk 1.0%WFH 9.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
48.9%
England
17.9%
South Africa
6.6%
New Zealand
2.3%
Philippines
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
84.9%
Arabic
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Spanish
0.3%
Cantonese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Currambine
Is Currambine safe?
Currambine has a safety score of 72/100, which is above 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Iluka (WA) (96/100), Connolly (96/100), Kinross (83/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Currambine?
Median weekly rent in Currambine is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Iluka (WA) ($1275/wk), Connolly ($870/wk), Kinross ($795/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Currambine?
Currambine has a school rating of 67/100 across 2 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Francis Jordan Catholic School (Primary), Currambine Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Currambine from Perth CBD?
Currambine is 27 minutes by car, or 54 minutes by public transport, or 52 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 Currambine affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Currambine is $1.0M, up 11.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $660K. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Iluka (WA) ($1.6M), Connolly ($1.4M), Kinross ($985K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/currambine
🍜 Shopping & Dining🚗 Car Dependent🌳 Established👨👩👧 Family Friendly☕ Cafe Culture
Currambine is a well-established northern suburb that residents describe as a comfortable, family-oriented place to live. Locals gravitate toward Currambine Central for shopping and coffee, with the Zarraffas queue reportedly rivalling the freeway at peak times. The suburb's train station gives commuters reasonable CBD access, though people say a car is essential for most daily tasks. The Grand Cinemas complex adds a slice of entertainment for the broader northern corridor.
Buyers can expect a median price of $1.02M and rent of $850/week, close to the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 27-minute drive away (54 min by transit), and most residents drive (65%). The area scores 72/100 for safety, comfortably 20 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. There are 2 schools nearby, rated 67/100 overall and well above average. Residents have a median age of 40 and household income of $2,214/week.
“Good morning from the massive line to get Zarraffas in Currambine. Roads fkn empty - this is where everyone is.”— 184 upvotes in community discussion