Darch
WA 6065 • Greater Perth
About Darch
Darch is a family-oriented northern suburb of Perth located approximately 18 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Wanneroo. With a population of around 7,350, it is a modern, well-planned residential suburb that was largely developed from the early 2000s. The suburb offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with good access to amenities and transport links.
Residents enjoy proximity to the Kingsway City Shopping Centre and the smaller Darch Plaza for everyday needs. The suburb features well-maintained parks, playgrounds, and sporting facilities. Darch attracts young families drawn by its modern homes, safe streets, and relatively affordable housing compared to inner Perth suburbs. Several primary schools serve the area, and secondary schools are within easy reach in neighbouring suburbs.
Darch falls under postcode 6065 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Landsdale electorate.
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Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 450 — Warwick Station via Kingsway 15 min
- 374, 375 — Whitfords Station / Madeley 15-20 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Most residents drive or catch the bus to Warwick Station for the Joondalup Line into the city.
Kingsway City shopping centre is walkable from parts of the suburb, but most daily tasks require a car.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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157 Kingsway
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Ashdale Boulevard
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75 Westport Parade
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50 Gungurru Avenue
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77 Queensway Road
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The Broadview
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Martindale Ave
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7 Servite Terrace
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50 St Stephens Crescent
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Spring Hill St
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87 St Stephens Cres
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High Road
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15 Shaw Road
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Quarkum Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)