Full-time 43.4%Part-time 14.2%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 40.2%
Dwelling Types
Dandaragan
House 99.1%Other 0.9%
Commute Mode
Dandaragan
Car 65.6%Walk 9.6%WFH 24.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
82.2%
South Africa
3.8%
New Zealand
2.7%
England
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
96.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Dandaragan
Is Dandaragan safe?
Dandaragan has a safety score of 57/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Moora (WA) (19/100), Lancelin (37/100), Gabbadah (81/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Dandaragan?
Median weekly rent in Dandaragan is $280/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Moora (WA) ($493/wk), Lancelin ($550/wk), Gabbadah ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Dandaragan?
Dandaragan has a school rating of 31/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Dandaragan Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Dandaragan affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Dandaragan is $424K, up 31.8% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $280/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Moora (WA) ($325K), Lancelin ($750K), Gabbadah ($945K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/dandaragan
Dandaragan is a small suburb around 150 km from central Perth with a population of 292. Houses here have a median value of $424k and rent of $280/week, 58% below the Perth metro median.
Safety rates at 57/100, 5 points above the Perth metro average of 52. With 1 school scoring 31/100, education here is around average.
The population has a median age of 48 and earns $1,875/week per household.