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Despite its relatively recent development in the early 1990s, Clarkson has since evolved into a thriving northern suburb of Perth. Home to more than 11,650 people, Clarkson’s population grew exponentially between 1991 and 2011 as a large influx of new homes and other dwellings were built. The suburb has a seven square kilometre land area and is part of the City of Wanneroo.

Life in Clarkson

One of Clarkson‘s major features and an attribute that has contributed to the suburbs growth is the establishment of the Clarkson Railway Station following the extension of the Perth railway line in 2004. Clarkson also has several parks for residents to enjoy, a local shopping centre and a number of schools, such as Clarkson Community High School and Somerly Primary School.

Clarkson facts

KEY FACTS

Distance to Perth (km)	33
Postcode	6030
Local Government	Wanneroo
Primary schools	Clarkson Primary School, Quinns Baptist College, Mindarie Primary School, St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School, Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, Somerly Primary School, Merriwa Primary School, Merriwa Education Support Centre, Quinns Rocks Primary School, Alkimos Baptist College
Secondary schools	Quinns Baptist College, Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, Mindarie Senior College, Comet Care School, Clarkson Community High School, Alkimos Baptist College, Irene Mccormack Catholic College, Butler College, Kinross College, Alkimos College
Shops	Clarkson Shopping Centre
Train stations	Clarkson
Bus services	Bus service to Clarkson Station

2016 CENSUS SUMMARY	CLARKSON	PERTH
Population – usually resident	12,967	1,943,858
Median age of residents (years)	31	36
Average household size (persons)	3.00	3.00
Number of occupied dwellings *	4,457	690,280
Number of unoccupied dwellings	538	85,730
Median weekly household income	$1,614	$1,643
Median monthly mortgage repayment	$1,950	$2,000
Total private dwellings	4,997	776,015
Area (sqkm)	6	6,416

* Excludes visitor only households