Full-time 30.0%Part-time 16.3%Unemployed 1.1%Not in labour 52.7%
Dwelling Types
Dardanup
House 99.5%
Commute Mode
Dardanup
Car 87.0%Transit 2.9%Walk 4.2%WFH 5.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
79.9%
England
7.5%
New Zealand
2.0%
South Africa
1.7%
Language at Home
English only
98.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Dardanup
Is Dardanup safe?
Dardanup has a safety score of 48/100, 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: Dardanup West (98/100), Boyanup (61/100), Millbridge (49/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Dardanup?
Median weekly rent in Dardanup is $580/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dardanup West ($850/wk), Boyanup ($538/wk), Millbridge ($730/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Dardanup?
Dardanup has a school rating of 55/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Our Lady of Lourdes School (Primary), Dardanup Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Dardanup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Dardanup is $730K, up 6.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $580/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dardanup West ($1.2M), Boyanup ($930K), Millbridge ($868K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/dardanup
Dardanup is a modest-sized suburb around 160 km from central Perth with a population of 588. The typical house sells for around $730k and rent of $580/week, placing it 28% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 48/100, the area is 4 points below the metro average of 52. The area's 2 schools hold a combined rating of 55/100, above average.
The median age is 41, with households earning $1,701/week.