Currambine

WA 6028 • Greater Perth

6,834
Population (2021)
$45,916
Median Income
3.15 km²
Area
52m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyTrain ConnectedEstablished SuburbNorthern Corridor

About Currambine

Currambine is a well-established northern suburb of Perth, located 29 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Joondalup. With around 6,800 residents and a median income of approximately $53,700, it occupies a comfortable middle ground in Perth's northern corridor. The suburb developed primarily in the 1990s and 2000s, offering spacious homes with larger gardens than many newer developments.

Currambine Marketplace provides local shopping and cinema entertainment, while Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre is just minutes away for major retail. The train station connects residents to Perth CBD and Joondalup, and nearby beaches offer coastal recreation. Currambine attracts established families who value space, quality homes, and proximity to Joondalup's excellent facilities. It's northern Perth suburbia done well.

Currambine falls under postcode 6028 and is governed by Joondalup Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Joondalup electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6028
Urban Area
Joondalup - North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.73°, 115.75°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.15 km²
Elevation
52m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    18 Sunlander Drive Currambine 6028 WA
  • Woolworths
    1244 Marmion Ave Currambine 6028 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,912
Census 2021
6,834
1.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,156
Income 2021
$45,916
17.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,341
Born Overseas 3,283

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,226
  • 2. South Africa 453
  • 3. Scotland 205
  • 4. New Zealand 158
  • 5. Ireland 100
  • 6. Philippines 90
  • 7. Zimbabwe 89
  • 8. Singapore 66
  • 9. India 59
  • 10. China 48
  • 11. Malaysia 46
  • 12. Wales 44
  • 13. Iran 38
  • 14. Poland 38
  • 15. Indonesia 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,210
Australian 1,647
Irish 754
Scottish 725
South African 313
Italian 234
Chinese 195
German 188
Indian 162
Dutch 158

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,663
Both parents born in Australia
4,032
Both parents born overseas
922
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.7%
No Religion
39.4%
Islam
1.5%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
324 (4.7%)
5-14 years
886 (13.0%)
15-19 years
482 (7.1%)
20-24 years
505 (7.4%)
25-34 years
792 (11.6%)
35-44 years
797 (11.7%)
45-54 years
1,128 (16.5%)
55-64 years
1,036 (15.2%)
65-74 years
543 (7.9%)
75-84 years
264 (3.9%)
85+ years
67 (1.0%)

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