21 min drive to Kwinana + 5 min transfer + 44 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
45 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2288/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
2.6%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
79%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
15.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Mardella
Full-time 40.7%Part-time 17.7%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 40.0%
Dwelling Types
Mardella
House 95.3%Other 4.7%
Commute Mode
Mardella
Car 76.0%Transit 2.9%Walk 1.4%WFH 19.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
73.1%
England
10.8%
New Zealand
1.6%
South Africa
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
97.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mardella
Is Mardella safe?
Mardella has a safety score of 45/100, 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: Mundijong (56/100), Serpentine (WA) (70/100), Cardup (53/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mardella?
Median weekly rent in Mardella is $2000/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong ($775/wk), Serpentine (WA) ($920/wk), Cardup ($1100/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Mardella from Perth CBD?
Mardella is 48 minutes by car, or 70 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mardella affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mardella is $2.4M. For renters, median weekly rent is $2000/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong ($835K), Serpentine (WA) ($1.3M), Cardup ($1.7M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mardella
Mardella is a small suburb around 48 minutes' drive from central Perth with a population of 446. Property prices sit at a median of $2.35M and rent of $2000/week, which is 130% above the Perth metro median.
Expect a 48-minute drive to the CBD, and most residents drive (59%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 45/100 safety score is 7 points below the metro mean of 52.
At a median age of 45, households here bring in $2,288/week.