Tapping Suburb Profile

Tapping is a quiet, family-oriented suburb in Perth’s northern corridor, bordered by Wanneroo and Banksia Grove. Affordable entry-level housing attracts young families and buyers priced out of inner-ring suburbs. The area is heavily car dependent with limited public transport links to Joondalup. Green open space including Davinci Park is a local highlight, though residents note sparse dining options and a degree of bushfire risk from surrounding bushland.

Median property values reach $980k and rent of $800/week, close to the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 30-minute drive to the CBD (71 min on public transport), where most residents drive (70%). Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 93/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 41 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 55/100, above average. Demographically, the median age sits at 35 and household income at $2,359/week.