Jarrahdale
WA 6124 • Greater Perth
About Jarrahdale
Jarrahdale is a small historic town in the Darling Range, located 45 kilometres southeast of Perth in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. With a population of 1,205 at the 2021 census and a median age of 43, it covers 256 square kilometres at an elevation of 306 metres. The town has a rich timber milling heritage dating back to the 1870s, with the heritage-listed mill manager's residence and numerous historic buildings reflecting its role as a major jarrah timber centre.
Jarrahdale offers a peaceful, semi-rural hills lifestyle surrounded by jarrah forest and state forest reserves. The town features a heritage trail, the popular Jarrahdale Tavern, and access to excellent walking and mountain biking tracks in the surrounding Darling Range. It attracts families and tree-changers seeking affordable acreage properties with a genuine country feel within commuting distance of Perth's southern suburbs and the growing Mundijong-Byford corridor.
Jarrahdale falls under postcode 6124 and is governed by Serpentine-Jarrahdale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Darling Range electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
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Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Mundijong and Armadale are the nearest centres. Tonkin Highway provides access to Perth.
Small town with a tavern and general store. Most services require driving to Mundijong or Armadale.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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20 Wanliss Street
Housing 2021 Census
4 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 140
- 2. New Zealand 30
- 3. Scotland 15
- 4. Netherlands 12
- 5. South Africa 12
- 6. Canada 7
- 7. Germany 5
- 8. United States 5
- 9. India 4
- 10. Indonesia 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
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