Full-time 32.1%Part-time 15.3%Unemployed 0.8%Not in labour 51.8%
Dwelling Types
Darkan
House 92.4%Semi-detached 4.2%Other 3.5%
Commute Mode
Darkan
Car 65.5%Transit 1.8%Walk 8.5%WFH 24.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.7%
England
4.6%
New Zealand
4.6%
Language at Home
English only
100.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Darkan
Is Darkan safe?
Darkan has a safety score of 37/100, which is below 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Williams (25/100), Wagin (34/100), Narrogin (12/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Darkan?
Median weekly rent in Darkan is $205/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Williams ($380/wk), Wagin ($450/wk), Narrogin ($473/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Darkan?
Darkan has a school rating of 50/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Darkan Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Darkan affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Darkan is $280K. For renters, median weekly rent is $205/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Williams ($325K), Wagin ($365K), Narrogin ($400K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/darkan
Darkan is a small suburb around 180 km from central Perth with a population of 371. Buyers can expect a median price of $280k and rent of $205/week, 73% below the Perth metro median.
At 37/100, the crime score is 15 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 1 school nearby, rated 50/100 overall and above average.
Residents have a median age of 49 and household income of $1,321/week.