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Jarrahdale, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Jarrahdale is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,171. Elevation: 751 ft (229 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,171 Population 12/sq mi density
751 ft Elevation 229 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$31,535 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,535 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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About Jarrahdale

Jarrahdale

Jarrahdale is a small historic town located 45 km south-east of Perth, Western Australia in the Darling Range. The name is derived from its situation in a jarrah forest. Established in the late 1800s as the state's first major timber milling operation, it played a key role in the development of Western Australia through the exportation of jarrah around the world. At the 2016 census, Jarrahdale had a population of 1,192. Since 2001, the historic precinct has been managed by the state's National Trust organisation alongside private residential and tourism-oriented developments.

People

Population1,171
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,535
Per Capita$31,535
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership91.1%
Housing Units468

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Population1,171
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Coordinates-32.3358°, 116.0595°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,535
Median Age43.0 years

About Jarrahdale

Jarrahdale is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,171. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Jarrahdale has a population of 1,171 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 99.0 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,171
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
99.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jarrahdale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Jarrahdale is $31,535, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,535 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $606, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 111 business establishments.

Income: Jarrahdale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,535
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,535
Avg Weekly Wage$606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)111

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jarrahdale is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 91.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 468 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.1%
Owner-Occupied91.1%
Renter-Occupied8.9%
Housing Units468

Property Tax

Climate in Jarrahdale

Jarrahdale has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 1109 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 15.3° / 30.9° 19.2
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 15.4° / 30.9° 16.8
Mar 21°C / 70°F 14° / 28.1° 25.6
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 12.5° / 23.8° 48.7
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 19.5° 132.4
Jun 12°C / 54°F 7.2° / 16.7° 184.2
Jul 11°C / 52°F 6.3° / 15.8° 212.3
Aug 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.5° 191.3
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7° / 17.4° 147.8
Oct 15.1°C / 59°F 9° / 21.2° 64.0
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 11.9° / 25.5° 48.0
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.7° 19.0
Jarrahdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area99.0 sq mi (256.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-32.3358°N, 116.0595°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.82"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 115 km
Jan 24, 2022 23 km W of Wagin, Australia M4.9 148 km
Jan 24, 2022 29 km NE of Narrogin, Australia M4.2 138 km
Jan 22, 2022 32 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.2 146 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 120 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 141 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 129 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 119 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 131 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 126 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 142 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 137 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 79 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 106 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 77 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 143 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 98 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 116 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 74 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 5.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 8.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 8.8 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest

Jarrahdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Jarrahdale

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jarrahdale Primary School
Jarrahdale Primary School
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Radio Stations near Jarrahdale

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth MP3 320 kbps
96fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Jarrahdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Machinery Museum
Old Post Office Museum
Whittnish Cottage

Libraries in Jarrahdale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0

Hotels in Jarrahdale

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Haven

Restaurants in Jarrahdale

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Millbrook Winery

Cafes in Jarrahdale

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe on the Dam
Jarrahdale General Store

Airports Near Jarrahdale

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base PearceMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AirportSmall Airport
Dale River AirportSmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Northam AirportSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport
York AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jarrahdale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jarrahdale LPO

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jarrahdale

What is the population of Jarrahdale?

Jarrahdale has a population of 1,171 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 99.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jarrahdale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,535, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jarrahdale?

Jarrahdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

How is the job market in Jarrahdale?

Jarrahdale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $606. There are 111 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jarrahdale?

The median home value in Jarrahdale is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 91.1%.

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