Moving to Duncraig WA 6023
What the official numbers say about living in Duncraig — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $460 a week, against a median household income of $2,394 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Duncraig grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (15,026 → 15,982 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, German, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Duncraig sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Greenwood, 1.8 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Whitfords Bus Terminal, 3.9 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rottnest Ferry, 3.7 km west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 21.4 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 15 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 40 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 51 parks · 5 beaches — see them all on the Duncraig profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Duncraig Primary School 600 m · Glengarry Primary School 850 m · Poynter Primary School 950 m · Davallia Primary School 1.3 km · Liwara Catholic Primary School 1.4 km · Sorrento Primary School 1.5 km · Greenwood College 1.5 km · Duncraig Senior High School 1.6 km
Groceries: IGA 750 m · African Heritage 800 m · Carine Glades IGA 1.6 km · IGA 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Noel Gannon Park 200 m · Portree Reserve 250 m · Castlefern Park 400 m · Granadilla Park 600 m · Greenlaw Park 650 m · Salata Park 750 m · Coolibah Park 800 m · Marri Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Duncraig, most often seen first: South-western Australian Magpie · Western Red Wattlebird · Western Australian Raven · Eastern Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Turtle-dove · South-western Singing Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Duncraig, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncraig here | 15,982 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Carine | 7,330 | — | 10/10 | 23% |
| Marmion | 2,390 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Sorrento | 7,795 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Watermans Bay | 1,369 | — | 10/10 | 50% |
| Greenwood | 9,861 | — | 8/10 | 11% |
| Warwick | 3,858 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Joondalup — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Moore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6023 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Duncraig profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $460 a week.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 15,026 people to 15,982. It sits about 15 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Greenwood station is roughly 1.8 km away. Local government is Joondalup council, and the federal seat is Moore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Duncraig vs Carine · Duncraig vs Sorrento.
Nearby guides: Carine · Marmion · Sorrento · Watermans Bay · Greenwood · Warwick.
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