21 min drive to Lakelands + 5 min transfer + 58 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
40 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$2242/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
2.6%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
88%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
6.9%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
North Dandalup
Full-time 30.5%Part-time 14.4%Unemployed 1.3%Not in labour 53.8%
Dwelling Types
North Dandalup
House 95.9%Other 4.1%
Commute Mode
North Dandalup
Car 86.5%Transit 2.9%Walk 1.6%WFH 9.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.4%
England
7.4%
New Zealand
3.0%
South Africa
1.3%
Malaysia
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
98.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about North Dandalup
Is North Dandalup safe?
North Dandalup has a safety score of 50/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Serpentine (WA) (70/100), Pinjarra (32/100), Ravenswood (WA) (50/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in North Dandalup?
Median weekly rent in North Dandalup is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Serpentine (WA) ($920/wk), Pinjarra ($588/wk), Ravenswood (WA) ($630/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in North Dandalup?
North Dandalup has a school rating of 29/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is North Dandalup Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is North Dandalup from Perth CBD?
North Dandalup is 61 minutes by car, or 193 minutes by public transport, or 84 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is North Dandalup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in North Dandalup is $1.3M, up 62.5% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Serpentine (WA) ($1.3M), Pinjarra ($680K), Ravenswood (WA) ($760K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/north-dandalup
North Dandalup is a small rural community about 100km south of Perth in the Peel region, sitting among jarrah forest and water catchment land. It is best known for cold, wet winters: locals have shared photos of slush and near-snow on their properties, and for the North Dandalup Dam, a popular spot for scenic drives and bush recreation. Life here is quiet and spacious, suited to those who value rural acreage over urban convenience. Buyers can expect a median price of $1.29M and rent of $700/week, 27% above the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 61-minute drive away (193 min by transit), and most residents drive (67%). At 50/100, the crime score is 2 points below Perth's metro average of 52.
There are 1 school nearby, rated 29/100 overall and around average. Residents have a median age of 40 and household income of $2,242/week.