Average rent in Madeley - Darch, WA2026

Madeley - Darch sits in the Wanneroo local government area, 17km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 14,199 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $450/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 15% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,199

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Perth
17 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wanneroo

Renting in Madeley - Darch

Madeley - Darch commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $450/week — about 34% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (80% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 14,199, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Madeley - Darch is 17km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Madeley - Darch?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Madeley - Darch, WA was $450. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Madeley - Darch rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Madeley - Darch came in at $450 — 34% above. Madeley - Darch sits 17km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 91% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Madeley - Darch have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Madeley - Darch's $450/week (ABS 2021) include Jandakot, Leeming, Mount Hawthorn - Leederville. Claremont (WA), Duncraig, North Coogee sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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