Tapping

WA 6065 • Greater Perth

9,547
Population (2021)
$49,192
Median Income
3.47 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyNew DevelopmentSuburbanGrowth SuburbAffordable

About Tapping

Tapping is a modern residential suburb in Perth's northern growth corridor, located approximately 30 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Wanneroo. Situated at an elevation of 49 metres in the Wanneroo North-East urban area, the suburb has developed predominantly since the 2000s and has a population of around 9,500. The area features contemporary housing estates on the coastal plain, with a mix of single-storey family homes and newer medium-density developments.

Tapping offers a family-friendly suburban lifestyle with access to local parks, primary schools and neighbourhood shopping. Nearby Wanneroo Road and the Mitchell Freeway provide efficient road connections to Joondalup city centre and Perth's CBD, while local bus routes serve the suburb's commuter population. The suburb's relatively recent development means well-maintained streetscapes and community facilities that appeal to young families and first home buyers seeking affordable living in Perth's growing north.

Tapping falls under postcode 6065 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wanneroo electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6065
Urban Area
Wanneroo - North-East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.72°, 115.79°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.47 km²
Elevation
49m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

5 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,464
Census 2021
9,547
0.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,264
Income 2021
$49,192
13.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,068
Born Overseas 4,197

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,729
  • 2. South Africa 404
  • 3. Scotland 319
  • 4. New Zealand 286
  • 5. India 285
  • 6. Ireland 160
  • 7. Zimbabwe 97
  • 8. Wales 60
  • 9. Philippines 53
  • 10. Malaysia 45

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,488
Australian 2,545
Scottish 1,083
Irish 992
Indian 491
South African 295
Italian 274
German 234
Dutch 189
Chinese 171

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,502
Both parents born in Australia
5,366
Both parents born overseas
1,361
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.8%
Christianity
41.9%
Hinduism
3.1%
Sikhism
1.3%
Islam
1.1%
Buddhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
620 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,713 (17.9%)
15-19 years
706 (7.4%)
20-24 years
582 (6.1%)
25-34 years
1,059 (11.1%)
35-44 years
1,617 (16.9%)
45-54 years
1,478 (15.5%)
55-64 years
850 (8.9%)
65-74 years
543 (5.7%)
75-84 years
309 (3.2%)
85+ years
75 (0.8%)

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