Kudardup
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Kudardup, WA 6290.
About Kudardup
Welcome to Kudardup
Kudardup is a small rural locality in Western Australia's South West, part of the patchwork of low-density communities that sit between the region's larger tourist towns. With a population of just 110 and a median age of 52, it's a quiet, sparsely settled pocket rather than a conventional suburb, appealing to those who want space, privacy and a slower pace of life over convenience and density.
Bordering Deepdene, Kudardup is best suited to buyers looking for acreage, a rural retreat or a long-term building project rather than an established streetscape. It's a place defined by its land more than its built form, and that shapes almost everything about how people live here and what the local property market looks like.
Lifestyle & the local character
Life in Kudardup revolves around space and outlook rather than shopfronts and cafe strips. The area's small, mature population reflects its appeal to people who have already made a deliberate choice to move away from busier centres in favour of a rural setting, whether for a hobby farm, a bush block or simply room to breathe. Neighbouring Deepdene shares this same low-key, landholding character, and together the two localities form a quiet corner of the South West that's more about self-sufficiency and lifestyle blocks than day-to-day convenience.
For day-to-day amenities, residents typically look to the larger South West towns nearby, using Kudardup itself as a base for a quieter, more private way of life. It suits retirees, tree-changers and those wanting a weekender or eventual permanent home away from the crowds.
Getting around
Kudardup is a car-dependent locality, and that's part of its appeal for many residents who value distance from busy roads and traffic. Getting to nearby towns, services and the broader South West road network means relying on private vehicles, with the surrounding rural road system connecting through to Deepdene and on to the larger regional centres that service this part of the coast.
There's no meaningful public transport network within Kudardup itself, so buyers should factor vehicle access and travel time into any decision, particularly if they're planning to commute for work or school.
Housing & architecture
The dwelling mix here tells the story clearly: current listings are overwhelmingly land, at 93 percent, with houses making up just 6 percent and apartments or units only 2 percent. This is a locality built around vacant and semi-rural blocks rather than established housing stock, and it means most buyers are either purchasing to build or acquiring land for rural, hobby-farm or lifestyle purposes.
Existing houses are the exception rather than the rule, so anyone hoping to buy a turnkey home may find options limited. Instead, Kudardup tends to attract owner-builders and those with a longer-term vision for their property.
The property market
Kudardup's property market is shaped almost entirely by land sales. With land accounting for 93 percent of current listings, this is a market for buyers thinking in terms of acreage and potential rather than established dwellings. The small proportion of houses (6 percent) and the negligible apartment/unit share (2 percent) confirm that this is not a market geared toward unit-style living or medium-density development.
Given the tiny population base of 110 and a median age of 52, demand here tends to come from a specific type of buyer: those seeking rural land, a future build site, or a quiet semi-rural holding close to Deepdene and the wider South West. Prospective buyers should approach the market with a land-first mindset and factor in build costs and timelines alongside the purchase price of the block itself.
Parks & recreation
The drawcard in Kudardup isn't manicured parkland but the surrounding rural and natural landscape typical of this part of the South West. Larger blocks mean many residents effectively have their own private space for outdoor living, while the broader region is known for its coastline, forests and nature reserves, offering plenty of scope for exploring further afield.
Those seeking formal recreational facilities, sporting clubs or maintained public parks will generally need to travel to neighbouring towns, but for residents drawn to Kudardup in the first place, the trade-off of space over structured amenity is usually the point.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Kudardup, WA 6290.
Population
110
residents (2021)
Median age
52
years
Household income
$1,262
median, per week
Median rent
$200
per week
Median mortgage
$1,651
per month
Mortgage / income
30%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Kudardup
$380k
374 Kudardup Road
Sold ~July 2026
$379k
17 Rafferty Entrance
Sold ~June 2026
$525k
38 Moondyne Ridge
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Kudardup suburb FAQ
Is Kudardup a good place to live?
Kudardup is a locality in the South West region of Western Australia. Kudardup is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 110.
What is the population of Kudardup?
Kudardup has a population of 110 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 52.
What suburbs are near Kudardup?
Suburbs near Kudardup include Deepdene.
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