How far is Mahogany Creek from Perth CBD?

Mahogany Creek is approximately 30 kilometres east of the Perth CBD. The drive via the Great Eastern Highway typically takes 40–55 minutes in peak hour traffic, or around 30–40 minutes off-peak.

Does Mahogany Creek have public transport?

Mahogany Creek has limited Transperth bus services that connect to Midland Station, from where you can take the train to the Perth CBD. There is no direct rail service to the suburb; a car is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Mahogany Creek?

According to the 2021 Census, Mahogany Creek has a population of 829 residents. It is a low-density semi-rural suburb with approximately 295 dwellings spread across just under 6 square kilometres of Perth Hills bushland.

Is Mahogany Creek a good place to live?

Mahogany Creek is well-suited to those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle in the Perth Hills with access to native bushland, privacy, and a quiet community atmosphere. It is popular with families and nature lovers who are comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle and the commute to Perth.

What is the postcode for Mahogany Creek?

The postcode for Mahogany Creek, Western Australia is 6072.

Mahogany Creek

WA 6072 • Western Australia

829

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

5.86 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

Semi-RuralLeafyBushlandPerth HillsFamily-Friendly

About Mahogany Creek

Mahogany Creek is a semi-rural suburb of Perth situated in the Perth Hills, approximately 30 kilometres east of the Perth CBD, within the Shire of Mundaring local government area. With a population of 829 and an area of 5.86 square kilometres, the suburb is set among native bushland along the Great Eastern Highway corridor, between Glen Forrest to the west and Mundaring to the east. The suburb takes its name from the historic Mahogany Inn — a heritage-listed roadhouse built around 1880 that once served travellers on the old York Road, now the Great Eastern Highway.

Mahogany Creek offers a quiet, leafy lifestyle typical of the Perth Hills, with residential properties set among jarrah and marri bushland in a low-density setting. The Mundaring village centre nearby provides day-to-day services including shops, cafes, and the Mundaring Weir precinct, a popular destination for bushwalking and picnics. The suburb appeals to families, nature lovers, and those seeking a semi-rural Perth Hills lifestyle while remaining within a practical commute of the city via the Great Eastern Highway.

Mahogany Creek falls under postcode 6072 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalamunda (East Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Western Australia

Postcode

6072

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Hasluck

State Electorate

Kalamunda (East Metropolitan)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Perth (UTC+8)

Coordinates

-31.91°, 116.13°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

5.86 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

Transperth Route 304, 305 (approx) — Midland Station / Perth CBD 30-40 min to Midland, ~1 hr to Perth CBD

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance

30 km

By Train

No direct rail; drive to Midland Station (~20 km) then train ~25 min

By Car (Peak)

40-55 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

30-40 min

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides main arterial access; bus services connect to Midland rail interchange

Walkability Car-Dependent

Minimal local walkable amenities; most errands require a car to reach Mundaring or Midland

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

829

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

N/A

Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021