Murdoch - Kardinya, WA 6490
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $400/wk Median
- 20.0% Renters
Murdoch - Kardinya Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.5k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 13.1km
- Walkability
- 7.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Murdoch - Kardinya Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Murdoch - Kardinya is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,489 residents, a solid minority 20.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Murdoch - Kardinya
Murdoch - Kardinya Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Murdoch - Kardinya Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Murdoch - Kardinya
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Murdoch - Kardinya
Real questions renters ask before moving to Murdoch - Kardinya.
What's the community like in Murdoch - Kardinya?
Murdoch - Kardinya has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 12,489, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Murdoch - Kardinya from the Perth CBD?
Murdoch - Kardinya is approximately 13km from the Perth CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Murdoch - Kardinya a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Murdoch - Kardinya has a 20.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Murdoch - Kardinya?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Murdoch - Kardinya is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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