Tapping
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tapping, WA 6065.
About Tapping
Welcome to Tapping
Tapping sits in Perth's northern corridor, around 27 kilometres from the CBD, in the belt of established residential suburbs that grew rapidly through the late 1990s and 2000s. Bordered by Banksia Grove, Ashby, Grove, Sinagra and Carramar, it's part of a broader pocket of family-oriented suburbs that share parks, schools and shopping precincts across their boundaries.
With a population of 9,547 and a median age of 35, Tapping is firmly a family suburb — young households, established gardens, and a housing stock built almost entirely around detached homes on suburban blocks. It suits buyers wanting space and a settled community feel without being right on the coast, while still being within a reasonably short drive of it.
Housing & architecture
Tapping's housing stock is overwhelmingly made up of standalone houses — current listings show a full 100% house mix, with no units or townhouses in the mix. Most homes date from the suburb's main development period through the late 1990s and 2000s, meaning buyers will find a fairly consistent run of brick-and-tile family homes on generous suburban blocks, typically with four bedrooms, double garages and decent-sized backyards.
The architectural style is classic outer-Perth suburban: single and two-storey homes built for growing families, with street layouts designed around parks and cul-de-sacs rather than a traditional grid. There's relatively little scope for units or higher-density living here, which keeps the suburb's character consistent from street to street.
The property market
Tapping's median house price currently sits at $1.03 million, following growth of 18.3% — a strong run that reflects the wider surge in demand for established family homes in Perth's northern suburbs. For a suburb historically seen as an affordable family alternative to coastal areas, that growth marks a notable shift in buyer appetite.
Renters are looking at a median of $830 per week, which points to solid demand from tenants wanting family-sized housing in the area. With listings almost entirely houses, buyers after units or townhouses will need to look toward neighbouring suburbs such as Ashby or Carramar, while those wanting a standalone home with land will find Tapping's market squarely geared toward that demand.
Schools & families
Education options are a strong drawcard for families in Tapping. Tapping Primary School serves the local area directly, while Spring Hill Primary School offers another nearby public option. For families considering independent schooling, St Stephen's School's Carramar Campus is just over the border in neighbouring Carramar, giving local families a well-regarded K-12 option without a long commute.
With a median age of 35 and a population approaching 9,550, the suburb's demographic profile skews toward young and school-aged families, and the local infrastructure — parks, schools and community facilities — reflects that focus.
Getting around
Tapping is well served by the Mitchell Freeway corridor running through Perth's north, giving residents a reasonably direct run into the city, roughly 27 kilometres away. Local roads connect easily through to neighbouring Banksia Grove, Ashby and Sinagra, and on to the Wanneroo town centre for broader shopping and services.
Public transport in this part of the northern corridor is generally bus-based, linking into train stations further south and east on the Joondalup line, so residents relying on public transport should factor in a bus connection as part of their commute.
Parks & recreation
Like much of Perth's northern suburban belt, Tapping was planned with a strong network of local parks and reserves woven between its residential streets, giving families plenty of green space for weekend sport, dog walking and playgrounds close to home. The surrounding suburbs of Banksia Grove and Ashby add further recreational facilities and open space within easy reach.
The suburb's layout, with homes built around pocket parks rather than facing straight onto busy roads, makes it an easy place for families with young children to settle into a routine of local walks and outdoor play.
Market snapshot
Tapping property market
Median sale price
$1.03m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$830
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$851k
Median
$1.03m
Premium
$1.32m
Days on market
9
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
84
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +15.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Tapping, WA 6065.
Population
9,547
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$2,359
median, per week
Median rent
$430
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Tapping
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
St Stephen's School - Carramar Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Tapping
$1m
42 Castledene Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.18m
5 Zeppelin Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
5 Eiffel Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$781k
1/96 Clarkson Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
141 Ashley Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.23m
8 Triller Bend
Sold ~July 2026
$935k
18 Zeppelin Way
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
3B Rosinski Circle
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Tapping suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Tapping?
The median house price in Tapping, WA is $1.03m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.3%.
How much is rent in Tapping?
The median weekly rent in Tapping is around $830 per week.
Is Tapping a good place to live?
Tapping is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Wanneroo. Tapping is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 9,547 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Tapping?
Tapping has a population of 9,547 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in Tapping?
There are 3 schools in or near Tapping, including St Stephen's School - Carramar Campus, Spring Hill Primary School and Tapping Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Tapping?
Properties in Tapping take around 9 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Tapping?
Entry-level properties in Tapping start around $851k, while premium homes reach $1.32m.
What suburbs are near Tapping?
Suburbs near Tapping include Banksia Grove, Ashby, Grove, Sinagra and Carramar.
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