Darkan bushfire risk
Of Darkan’s 502 mapped properties, 34.1% are in a mapped bushfire-prone area. Flood mapping for this area is coming soon.
For context, Darkan’s bushfire exposure is above the WA average of 21.7%.
Where the hazards are in Darkan
Flood and bushfire areas across Darkan. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Darkan
Darkan sits in the Great Southern police district, which recorded 7,446 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 7,446 total. Figures are for the whole Great Southern police district (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Darkan
Darkan is mostly rural residential. The most common zones:
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: Rural residential
Who lives in Darkan
At the 2021 Census, 10.2% of Darkan’s 371 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Darkan
West Arthur council approved 3 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole West Arthur council area (not just Darkan). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.