Darch

WA 6065 • Greater Perth

7,347
Population (2021)
$42,120
Median Income
3.14 km²
Area
52m
Elevation

About Darch

Darch is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Western Australia, located within the Wanneroo (City) area. With a population of 7,347 and a median income of $42,120, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.14 km² at an elevation of 52m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Perth.

Within Greater Perth, the suburb benefits from Western Australia's sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Local facilities, parks, and beaches are accessible, making it attractive for active residents. Darch provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

Darch falls under postcode 6065 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Landsdale electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6065
Urban Area
Wanneroo - North-East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.81°, 115.85°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.14 km²
Elevation
52m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,086
Census 2021
7,347
3.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,376
Income 2021
$42,120
9.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,087
Born Overseas 3,097

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 366
  • 2. India 361
  • 3. South Africa 290
  • 4. Vietnam 288
  • 5. New Zealand 130
  • 6. North Macedonia 130
  • 7. Malaysia 98
  • 8. China 87
  • 9. Iraq 75
  • 10. Philippines 74
  • 11. Singapore 60
  • 12. Myanmar 50
  • 13. Zimbabwe 50
  • 14. Afghanistan 45
  • 15. Ireland 42

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,732
Australian 1,668
Indian 729
Vietnamese 471
Italian 443
Chinese 384
Scottish 369
Irish 329
Macedonian 322
South African 218

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,807
Both parents born in Australia
4,487
Both parents born overseas
862
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.0%
No Religion
27.9%
Hinduism
8.6%
Islam
7.0%
Buddhism
5.0%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
392 (5.3%)
5-14 years
1,241 (16.9%)
15-19 years
702 (9.6%)
20-24 years
536 (7.3%)
25-34 years
711 (9.7%)
35-44 years
1,158 (15.8%)
45-54 years
1,266 (17.2%)
55-64 years
685 (9.3%)
65-74 years
386 (5.3%)
75-84 years
214 (2.9%)
85+ years
54 (0.7%)

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