Marangaroo
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Marangaroo, WA 6064.
About Marangaroo
Welcome to Marangaroo
Marangaroo sits in Perth's northern suburbs, around 17 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between the established communities of Koondoola, Girrawheen, Alexander Heights and Balga. It's a quiet, established residential pocket built largely around family homes on generous blocks, with the Marangaroo Golf Course and surrounding bushland reserves giving the area a leafy, open feel that's increasingly rare this close to the city.
With a population of just over 10,400 and a median age of 39, Marangaroo has long suited families and downsizers alike — the kind of buyers after space, established gardens and a settled neighbourhood rather than the newest fittings. It's a suburb that rewards a bit of local knowledge, offering solid value in a part of Perth that's seeing renewed interest from buyers priced out of more central areas.
Housing & architecture
Marangaroo's housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 92% of current listings, with only a small sprinkling of townhouses and vacant land making up the remainder. Most homes date from the 1970s through to the 1990s, typically brick-and-tile construction on generous blocks, though renovations and knockdown rebuilds have become more common as buyers look to modernise within the existing footprint.
The suburb's layout favours wide streets and larger lot sizes than you'll find in newer estates further north, which has long appealed to families wanting room for a pool, shed or trampoline without moving further from the city.
The property market
Marangaroo's median house price currently sits at $950,000, following growth of 18.7% — a significant run that reflects the broader surge of buyer interest in Perth's northern corridor. Median rent is $800 per week, pointing to solid demand from tenants as well as owner-occupiers.
With houses making up the vast bulk of stock on the market, buyers have relatively few townhouse or apartment options to choose from, which keeps competition for family-sized homes fairly consistent. For anyone comparing the northern suburbs, Marangaroo's pricing and growth trajectory make it a suburb worth watching alongside neighbours like Alexander Heights and Girrawheen.
Getting around
Marangaroo is well served by bus routes connecting to Warwick and Whitfords train stations on the Joondalup line, giving residents a reasonably direct run into the city without needing a car. Mirrabooka Avenue and Wanneroo Road provide the main arterial links, connecting through to Alexander Heights, Balga and on towards Joondalup or the city via Reid Highway and the Mitchell Freeway.
It's a suburb that still leans on car travel for day-to-day errands, but the road network is straightforward and free of the congestion found closer to the coast, making commutes to Joondalup, Stirling or the CBD manageable.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Marangaroo Primary School and Rawlinson Primary School both serving the area, giving younger children a genuine walk-to-school option in many pockets of the suburb. Older students typically head to nearby high schools serving the broader Koondoola–Girrawheen–Balga catchment.
The suburb's mix of established homes and quiet streets has traditionally made it popular with families wanting affordability without sacrificing space, and the median age of 39 reflects a community with a healthy spread of younger households and longer-term residents.
Parks & recreation
The standout local asset is the Marangaroo Golf Course, a well-regarded public course that anchors much of the suburb's identity and green space. Surrounding bushland reserves and local parks add to the outdoor appeal, offering walking tracks and open space that's become harder to find in more built-up parts of Perth.
For bigger shopping or recreation trips, residents typically head towards Girrawheen or Koondoola, or further afield to Whitford City and Joondalup, though the suburb's own green spaces are enough to keep many locals close to home on weekends.
Market snapshot
Marangaroo property market
Median sale price
$950k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$800
per week
Gross rental yield
4.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$818k
Median
$950k
Premium
$1.14m
Days on market
13
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
47
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +16.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Marangaroo by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Marangaroo, WA 6064.
Population
10,483
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,533
median, per week
Median rent
$350
per week
Median mortgage
$1,647
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Marangaroo
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Marangaroo
$1.14m
49 Orion Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
89 Ullinger Loop
Sold ~July 2026
$840k
9 Aylesford Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.09m
19A Mereworth Way
Sold ~July 2026
$560k
22/28 Marangaroo Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$961k
3 Borden Road
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
12/59 Westgate Way
Sold ~July 2026
$855k
24 Decourcey Way
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Marangaroo
Compare the area
Price map around Marangaroo
Every listing for sale near Marangaroo, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Marangaroo suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Marangaroo?
The median house price in Marangaroo, WA is $950k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.7%.
How much is rent in Marangaroo?
The median weekly rent in Marangaroo is around $800 per week.
Is Marangaroo a good place to live?
Marangaroo is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Marangaroo is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 10,483 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Marangaroo?
Marangaroo has a population of 10,483 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Marangaroo?
There are 2 schools in or near Marangaroo, including Marangaroo Primary School and Rawlinson Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Marangaroo?
Properties in Marangaroo take around 13 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Marangaroo?
Entry-level properties in Marangaroo start around $818k, while premium homes reach $1.14m.
What suburbs are near Marangaroo?
Suburbs near Marangaroo include Koondoola, Girrawheen, Alexander Heights, Koondoola Koondoola and Balga.
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