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Tapping, Australia
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Tapping is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 9,243. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tapping
Tapping is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Wanneroo. It came into being in the early 1990s as a subdivision of Wanneroo, originally as part of the Carramar estate.
People
Economy
BHousing
CClimate
| Population | 9,243 |
| Population Density | 6,847 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.7195°, 115.7956° |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Western Australia |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.5 inches (496 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,975 |
| Median Age | 35.0 years |
About Tapping
Tapping is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 9,243. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tapping vs Australia Average
Income: Tapping vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,975 |
| 57% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,975 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $615 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 878 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $242,200 |
| 14% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,211 |
| 4% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 82.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.4% |
| Housing Units | 3,697 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tapping
Tapping has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 598 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.7195°N, 115.7956°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Tapping has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.3").
Schools in Tapping
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapping Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Spring Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Stephen's School (Carramar Campus) | - | - | - | - |
| Carramar Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tapping
11 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 | |
| Triple M Perth | rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| ABC Perth | variety | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Perth | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| SonshineFM | christian | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Capital Community Radio 101.7FM | golden music, golden oldies | MP3 192 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 Tapping
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Workshops Museum | ||||
| Motor Museum of Western Australia | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Museum of Perth | ||||
| Museum of Perth | ||||
| Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Revolutions | ||||
| Scitech | ||||
| Scitech | ||||
| Subiaco Museum | ||||
| Subiaco Museum | ||||
| Tractor Musem | ||||
| Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip | ||||
| Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip |
Libraries in Tapping
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altone Park Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballajura Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Bassendean Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bullsbrook Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Perth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarkson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dianella Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duncraig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duncraig SHS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8) | 0.0 | |||||
| Elizabeth Myles Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellenbrook Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FamilyHistoryWA | 0.0 | |||||
| FamilyHistoryWA | 0.0 | |||||
| Forrest Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Forrest Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Girrawheen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Guildford Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High Wycombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inglewood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Joondalup Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karrinyup Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maylands Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maylands Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Midland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mirrabooka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mirrabooka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Claremont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Claremont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osborne Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osborne Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruth Faulkner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scarborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Western Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Western Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Subiaco Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vincent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitford's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodvale public library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tapping
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga Markets | |||||
| Morley Markets | |||||
| Scarborough Sunset Markets | |||||
| Subi Farmers Market | |||||
| Subi Farmers Market |
Cafes in Tapping
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tapping
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tapping
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tapping
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Brewing co. | ||||
| Bright Tank Brewery | ||||
| Bright Tank Brewery | ||||
| Feral Brewing Company | ||||
| Homestead Brewery | ||||
| Swan Valley Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Tapping
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park Racecourse | ||
| Gloucester Park | ||
| HBF Park | ||
| Perth Stadium | ||
| RAC Arena | ||
| WACA Ground | ||
| Western Australian Athletics Stadium |
Airports Near Tapping
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Perth International Airport | PER | Large Airport |
| Perth Jandakot Airport | JAD | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Pearce | - | Medium Airport |
| Beermullah Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bindoon Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chittering Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenside Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| HMAS Stirling Military Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Langley Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAAF Gingin | - | Small Airport |
| Rottnest Island Airport | RTS | Small Airport |
| Serpentine Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tapping
35 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Akasha Wellness Clinic | ||
| Be Mindful Nutrition | ||
| boss | ||
| Bramis | ||
| Cancer Council Shop | ||
| Capacity Health | ||
| Derbal Yerrigan Health Service | ||
| Enhance Psychology WA | ||
| Fitzgerald Medical Practice | ||
| Floreat Medical | ||
| Genisis Care | ||
| Heart Foundation | ||
| Hollywood Clinic | ||
| Hollywood Ramsay Clinic | ||
| Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit | ||
| Horizons physiotherapy | ||
| Intensive Care Unit | ||
| Maternity Clinic King Edward | ||
| National 360 | ||
| Northbridge Medical Centre | ||
| Ocean Village Medical Centre | ||
| Our Place | ||
| Perth Eye Hospital | ||
| Perth Laser Vision | ||
| Perth Radiological Clinic | ||
| Perth Radiological Clinic | ||
| Scalp Micropigmentation WA | ||
| Sexual Health Quarters | ||
| SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo | ||
| Specialist Sportscare W.A. | ||
| St John Urgent Care | ||
| State Major Trauma Unit | ||
| Up! Chiropractic | ||
| Wembley Family Medical Practice | ||
| Wembley Medical Centre |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Tapping?
Tapping has a population of 9,243 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6,847 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tapping expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,975, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Tapping?
Tapping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.
How is the job market in Tapping?
Tapping has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $615. There are 878 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tapping?
The median home value in Tapping is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 82.6%.