Full-time 20.5%Part-time 14.6%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 63.0%
Dwelling Types
Kendenup
House 96.8%Other 3.2%
Commute Mode
Kendenup
Car 78.6%Transit 2.1%Walk 4.8%WFH 14.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.4%
England
11.2%
New Zealand
3.4%
Philippines
0.8%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
96.8%
Frequently Asked Questions about Kendenup
Is Kendenup safe?
Kendenup has a safety score of 55/100, which is around 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Barker (WA) (24/100), Cranbrook (WA) (40/100), Narrikup (93/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kendenup?
Median weekly rent in Kendenup is $398/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Barker (WA) ($508/wk), Cranbrook (WA) ($350/wk), Narrikup ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Kendenup?
Kendenup has a school rating of 34/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Kendenup Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Kendenup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Kendenup is $448K, up 28.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $398/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Barker (WA) ($550K), Cranbrook (WA) ($163K), Narrikup ($728K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/kendenup
Kendenup is a modest-sized suburb around 325 km from central Perth with a population of 1,062. Buyers can expect a median price of $448k and rent of $398/week, 56% below the Perth metro median.
At 55/100, the crime score is 3 points above Perth's metro average of 52. There are 1 school nearby, rated 34/100 overall and around average.
With a median age of 54, it is a more established community with a household income of $1,040/week.