Average rent in Clarkson, WA2026

Clarkson sits in the Wanneroo local government area, 31km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 13,904 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 31% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,904

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Perth
31 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Wanneroo

Renting in Clarkson

Clarkson sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $350/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 67% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 31% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (89%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 34 and a population of around 13,904. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 43% of residents were born overseas. 31km from Perth, Clarkson is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Clarkson?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Clarkson, WA was $350. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Clarkson rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Clarkson sat at $350 — 4% above the state average. The suburb is 31km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (89% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Clarkson have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Clarkson's $350/week (ABS 2021): Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. On the higher end, you've got Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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