Nyikina Mangala Community SchoolCombinedIndependent6
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
6
Reading
336
Writing
321
Numeracy
348
Grammar
353
Spelling
384
Administration
Fees
$0
Students
22
Ratio
4:1
Attend.
19%
Demographics
ICSEA
742
Gender
41%/59%
Indig.
100%
LBOTE
100%
Wananami Remote Community SchoolCombinedGovernment6
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
6
Reading
354
Writing
313
Numeracy
361
Grammar
343
Spelling
365
Administration
Fees
$1
Students
36
Ratio
5:1
Attend.
58%
Demographics
ICSEA
683
Gender
50%/50%
Indig.
94%
LBOTE
98%
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1713/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
4.6%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
31%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
4.5%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Derby
Full-time 24.6%Part-time 6.1%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 67.7%
Dwelling Types
Derby
House 85.9%Semi-detached 9.4%Other 4.7%
Commute Mode
Derby
Car 80.0%Bicycle 1.6%Walk 13.1%WFH 5.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
65.7%
New Zealand
2.4%
England
1.5%
India
0.9%
Philippines
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
85.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Derby
Is Derby safe?
Derby has a safety score of 3/100, which is well 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: Camballin (14/100), Dampier Peninsula (10/100), Djugun (29/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Derby?
Median weekly rent in Derby is $510/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Djugun ($1300/wk), Bilingurr ($1300/wk), Broome ($1050/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Derby?
Derby has a school rating of 11/100 across 5 schools, which is well below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Kimberley School Of The Air (Primary), Derby District High School (Combined), Holy Rosary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Derby affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Derby is $389K, up 40.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $307K. For renters, median weekly rent is $510/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Camballin ($70K), Djugun ($841K), Bilingurr ($880K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/derby
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Derby sits at the edge of the Kimberley, remote, raw, and deeply connected to Country. It's a town of stark contrasts: iconic boab trees and burning sunsets alongside serious alcohol-related crime and governance instability. The Aboriginal community has produced inspiring local success stories, yet chronic disadvantage and violence dominate headlines. Visitors see it as a gateway to the Kimberley; long-term residents navigate a tough but vivid frontier existence.
Property prices sit at a median of $389k and rent of $510/week, which is 62% below the Perth metro median. At 3/100, the safety score sits 49 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is below the Perth average, with 5 schools holding a combined 11/100 rating. At a median age of 35, households here bring in $1,713/week.
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