11 min drive to Joondalup + 5 min transfer + 39 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2359/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
81%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Tapping
Full-time 33.6%Part-time 18.7%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 45.4%
Dwelling Types
Tapping
House 96.1%Semi-detached 3.8%
Commute Mode
Tapping
Car 86.2%Transit 4.4%Walk 0.7%WFH 8.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
53.1%
England
18.1%
South Africa
4.2%
New Zealand
3.0%
India
3.0%
Language at Home
English only
85.8%
Hindi
0.4%
Arabic
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Tapping
Is Tapping safe?
Tapping has a safety score of 93/100, which is well above 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: Ashby (WA) (83/100), Carramar (WA) (80/100), Banksia Grove (38/100). (Data as of June 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Tapping?
Median weekly rent in Tapping is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ashby (WA) ($750/wk), Carramar (WA) ($830/wk), Banksia Grove ($723/wk). (Data as of June 2026)
What are schools like in Tapping?
Tapping has a school rating of 55/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Spring Hill Primary School (Primary), Tapping Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of June 2026)
How far is Tapping from Perth CBD?
Tapping is 30 minutes by car, or 71 minutes by public transport, or 55 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of June 2026)
Is Tapping affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Tapping is $980K, up 19.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $635K. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ashby (WA) ($918K), Carramar (WA) ($995K), Banksia Grove ($799K). (Data as of June 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/tapping
🚗 Car Dependent🏡 Quiet Residential💰 Affordable👨👩👧 Family Friendly
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.
“How you guys doing in tapping? Fire map hasn’t updated for a while. Just shows it stuck east of Da Vinci Park.”— 123 upvotes in community discussion