19 min drive to Mandurah + 5 min transfer + 63 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
47 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1461/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
6.7%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
75%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
7.9%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Wannanup
Full-time 24.2%Part-time 16.1%Unemployed 3.1%Not in labour 56.6%
Dwelling Types
Wannanup
House 90.8%Semi-detached 6.5%Other 2.2%
Commute Mode
Wannanup
Car 83.2%Transit 5.1%Walk 1.2%WFH 10.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.3%
England
12.0%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
2.2%
Philippines
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
94.7%
Italian
0.3%
Spanish
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Wannanup
Is Wannanup safe?
Wannanup has a safety score of 69/100, which is above 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: Falcon (46/100), Dawesville (52/100), Erskine (WA) (72/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Wannanup?
Median weekly rent in Wannanup is $675/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Falcon ($580/wk), Dawesville ($630/wk), Erskine (WA) ($635/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Wannanup?
Wannanup has a school rating of 37/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Falcon Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Wannanup from Perth CBD?
Wannanup is 68 minutes by car, or 105 minutes by public transport, or 87 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Wannanup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Wannanup is $975K, up 24.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $980K. For renters, median weekly rent is $675/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Falcon ($800K), Dawesville ($860K), Erskine (WA) ($800K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/wannanup
Wannanup is a quiet canal suburb south of Mandurah, roughly an hour from Perth CBD. It draws interest for its waterway lifestyle and relatively accessible property prices. However, recurring flooding, poor drainage, and planned social housing developments have made buyers cautious, and houses can sit on the market for months. The long commute and heavy car dependence round out a suburb still finding its feet on the outer fringe of greater Perth. The median house price is $975k and rent of $675/week, close to the Perth metro median.
From Wannanup, the CBD is a 68-minute drive away (105 min by transit), and most residents drive (65%). Safety is a strength: the crime score of 69/100 is 17 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Education options include 1 school, rated 37/100 and around average. Typical residents are around 47 years old, with a household income of $1,461/week.