Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Darkan WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Darkan, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Darkan WA is 371 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darkan is $953 per week ($49,556 per year). Median rent in Darkan is $151 per week ($654 per month). Darkan has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Darkan has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darkan is $980.

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Darkan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Darkan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$953/wk

$49,556 per year

#1581 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$151/wk

$654 per month

#8204 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$980/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Darkan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (186) Female 50.3% (188)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

371 people · 668.7 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,946

Family income/wk

Darkan Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Darkan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.1% 75 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.9% 29 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Darkan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Darkan Religion

No Religion

40.9%

Not stated

20.6%

Anglican

14.8%

Catholic

13.5%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Christian (other)

1.1%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darkan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Darkan Employment

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Employed full-time

44.1% 113 people

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Employed part-time

23.8% 61 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 4 people

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Not in labour force

30.5% 78 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Darkan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.3%

Bachelor Degree

26.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Certificate I/II

5.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Darkan Occupation

Managers

39.3%

Professionals

21.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Labourers

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Darkan Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

22.6%

Engineering

20.4%

Education

20.4%

Management & Commerce

15.1%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Health

7.5%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Darkan Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darkan Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.1%

$4,000+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darkan Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 164

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Separated

5.0% 15

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Divorced

10.6% 32

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Widowed

5.0% 15

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Never married

25.4% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darkan Ancestry

English

38.6%

Australian

33.2%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

7.3%

German

4.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Italian

1.4%

Maori

1.2%

New Zealander

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Other

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darkan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Pre-school

15.8%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

Secondary — Catholic

10.5%

Vocational Education

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Darkan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 17

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 603

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Darkan Volunteering

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Volunteer

41.9% 113

—

Not a volunteer

58.1% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darkan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

55.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darkan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.4%

Walked only

10.1%

Did not go to work

10.1%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Bus

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Darkan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

27.5%

2 vehicles

38.9%

3 vehicles

14.8%

4+ vehicles

16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Darkan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

47.1%

4 bedrooms

32.6%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Darkan Population Mobility

7.4%

moved in the last year

29.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darkan Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

597

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darkan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Darkan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darkan Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.9%

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children under 15

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darkan Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 11

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Never served

96.0% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Darkan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 39

—

Did not provide

85.3% 227

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darkan Children Ever Born

No children

25.4%

1 child

5.7%

2 children

30.3%

3 children

18.9%

4 children

15.6%

5+ children

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Darkan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Darkan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.5%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Darkan Household Size

1 person

35.0%

2 persons

44.3%

3 persons

5.0%

4 persons

9.3%

5 persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darkan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

286

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Darkan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darkan Schools

schools nearby

government

963

avg ICSEA score

total students

Darkan Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 56 students

963

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Darkan Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,321/wk

Median Rent $151/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Darkan

Your weekly income

≈ $5,724/month

Median rent $151/wk

Left after rent $1,170/wk

Rent share 11.4%

Darkan vs State & National Average

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Pop: 188 Income: $710/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 188 Income: $1,007/wk Rent: $218/wk

Nowergup

Pop: 189 Income: $841/wk Rent: $241/wk

Dale

Pop: 190 Income: $622/wk Rent: $215/wk

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Pop: 190 Income: $2,039/wk Rent: $50/wk

Dumberning

Pop: 193 Income: $583/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkan

What is the population of Darkan WA?

The population of Darkan WA is 371 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Darkan is ranked #5,559 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Darkan?

The median personal income in Darkan WA is $953 per week, or $49,556 per year.The median household income is $1,321 per week.Family income is $1,946 per week.Darkan is ranked #1,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Darkan?

Median rent in Darkan WA is $151 per week ($654 per month).Rent represents 11.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Darkan ranks #8,204 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Darkan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darkan WA is $980. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darkan?

The median age in Darkan WA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darkan a good suburb to live in?

Darkan is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 371.The median income is $953/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50388. All dollar figures in AUD.