Clarkson

WA 6030 • Greater Perth

13,904
Population (2021)
$43,056
Median Income
6.50 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Rail ConnectedNorthern PerthCoastal AccessFamily-Friendly

About Clarkson

Clarkson is a major suburb of nearly 14,000 residents in Perth's northern coastal corridor, 35 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb developed from the 1990s as part of the Joondalup growth corridor and benefits from the Clarkson train station on the Joondalup line. Ocean Reef Marina is accessible for water recreation.

The suburb offers classic northern corridor family living—modern homes, good schools, and reasonable facilities. The community is young and family-focused. Clarkson attracts families seeking Perth's northern suburbs with rail connectivity and coastal access at accessible prices.

Clarkson falls under postcode 6030 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mindarie electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6030
Urban Area
Yanchep - Two Rocks
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.69°, 115.73°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.50 km²
Elevation
13m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Ocean Keys Boulevard Clarkson 6030 WA
  • Woolworths
    Ocean Keys Shopping Centre, 36 Ocean Keys Boulevard Clarkson 6030 WA
  • ALDI
    Ocean Keys Blvd 36, Clarkson WA 6030

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.6%

146 state housing + 33 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,967
Census 2021
13,904
7.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,960
Income 2021
$43,056
13.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,303
Born Overseas 5,914

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,660
  • 2. New Zealand 598
  • 3. South Africa 507
  • 4. India 272
  • 5. Scotland 264
  • 6. Philippines 257
  • 7. Ireland 196
  • 8. Malaysia 114
  • 9. Zimbabwe 114
  • 10. China 112

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,539
Australian 3,576
Irish 1,279
Scottish 1,279
Italian 459
Chinese 394
Indian 381
German 378
South African 361
Filipino 334

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,652
Both parents born in Australia
7,569
Both parents born overseas
1,970
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.7%
Christianity
38.2%
Islam
3.2%
Hinduism
2.0%
Buddhism
2.0%
Sikhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,068 (7.7%)
5-14 years
1,913 (13.8%)
15-19 years
795 (5.7%)
20-24 years
974 (7.0%)
25-34 years
2,462 (17.7%)
35-44 years
2,172 (15.6%)
45-54 years
1,774 (12.8%)
55-64 years
1,468 (10.6%)
65-74 years
841 (6.0%)
75-84 years
360 (2.6%)
85+ years
71 (0.5%)

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