Dalkeith, WA: suburb profile

The population of Dalkeith WA is 4,398 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dalkeith is $1,403 per week ($72,956 per year). Median rent in Dalkeith is $802 per week ($3,475 per month). Dalkeith has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Dalkeith has a population density of 1,463 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dalkeith is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dalkeith is $5,000.

Population
4,398
Census 2021
Median income
$1,403/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$802/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Dalkeith vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Dalkeith is $1,403 a week, 74% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 34th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $802 a week, $482 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 45, 4 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDalkeithTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,403/wk$806/wk +74%$766/wk
Household income$4,672/wk$1,722/wk +171%$1,637/wk
Rent$802/wk$320/wk +151%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$5,000/mo$1,759/mo +184%$1,733/mo
Median age4541 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.2%18.6% −1.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Dalkeith, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dalkeith Population

4,398 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dalkeith Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,403/wk
$72,956 per year
Ranked 176 of 14,663
Median Rent
$802/wk
$3,475 per month
Ranked 47 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$5,000/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Dalkeith Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $4,672/wk
Median rent $802/wk
Rent to income 17.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Dalkeith against your income

About $20,245 a month
Median rent $802/wk
Left after rent $3,870/wk
Rent share 17.2%

Dalkeith Schools

15
schools nearby
7
government
1161
avg ICSEA score
8,168
total students
Christ Church Grammar School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,697 students
1193
ICSEA
Methodist Ladies' College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,035 students
1190
ICSEA
Dalkeith Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 330 students
1183
ICSEA
Nedlands Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 473 students
1180
ICSEA
Hollywood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 358 students
1174
ICSEA
St Thomas' Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 176 students
1169
ICSEA
Freshwater Bay Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 398 students
1154
ICSEA
Moerlina School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 50 students
1143
ICSEA
Mount Claremont Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 325 students
1141
ICSEA
Attadale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 440 students
1137
ICSEA
Santa Maria College Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,334 students
1133
ICSEA
Scotch College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,552 students
1129
ICSEA
Loreto Nedlands Catholic
Primary
St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls - Chidley Campus Independent
Primary
School Of Special Educational Needs: Medical And Mental Health Government
Combined

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dalkeith, Western Australia: 31.9969°S, 115.8006°E

Dalkeith Schools (15)

People in Dalkeith

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (2,191) Female 50.2% (2,211)

Population Density

1,463
people per km²
4,398 people · 3.0 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$4,861
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.0%
Malaysia
5.3%
China
3.3%
South Africa
2.5%
Singapore
2.4%
Indonesia
1.7%
India
1.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
6.0%
Cantonese
2.2%
Indonesian
1.8%
Other Chinese languages
1.0%
Italian
0.9%
Hindi
0.7%
German
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
33.7%
Australian
25.3%
Chinese
19.2%
Irish
11.2%
Scottish
10.1%
Italian
5.2%
Indian
4.2%
German
3.7%
Dutch
2.4%
Greek
2.1%
South African
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
35.5%
Catholic
21.4%
Anglican
16.6%
Not stated
4.8%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Hinduism
3.0%
Eastern Orthodox
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
63.7% 2,279
Separated
1.4% 50
Divorced
3.5% 126
Widowed
3.4% 120
Never married
28.0% 1,003

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.2%
Couple: no children under 15
24.8%
Couple: no children
23.3%
One parent: no children under 15
3.6%
One parent: children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.4%
2 persons
33.0%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
24.4%
5 persons
12.6%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dalkeith

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,423 occupied private dwellings in Dalkeith at the 2021 Census, 16.0% were rented, 55.0% owned outright and 27.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
55.0% 782 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.2% 387 dwellings
Rented
16.0% 228 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
5.4%
3 bedrooms
18.6%
4 bedrooms
40.8%
5 bedrooms
27.8%
6+ bedrooms
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
30.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
7.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
29.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
46.8%
3 vehicles
21.2%
4+ vehicles
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Dalkeith

Employment

Employed full-time
33.1% 1,128 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 911 people
Unemployed
2.1% 70 people
Not in labour force
38.2% 1,303 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
55.8%
Managers
22.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Community & Personal Service
3.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
2.4%
Labourers
1.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
0.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
1.7%
$800-$999/wk
1.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.2%
$4,000+/wk
57.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
1.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
3.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500+/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.8%
Did not go to work
10.5%
Car (passenger)
7.0%
Bus
4.6%
Bicycle
1.9%
Walked only
1.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Train
0.5%
Other
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
91.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.5%
Postgraduate Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.5%
Certificate III/IV
4.5%
Certificate I/II
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
27.3%
Management & Commerce
26.2%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Engineering
10.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.5%
Education
3.4%
Architecture & Building
3.2%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Information Technology
1.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.2%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
33.7%
Primary: Government
19.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
18.0%
Secondary: Government
9.3%
Pre-school
6.7%
Secondary: Catholic
4.8%
Primary: Catholic
4.2%
Vocational Education
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
95.0%
Has need for assistance
2.8%
Need for assistance not stated
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
220
Asthma
142
Heart disease
133
Arthritis
95
Cancer
89
Diabetes
71
Lung condition
30
Kidney disease
24
Stroke
20
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 477
Did not provide
86.3% 3,006

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
27.3% 952
Not a volunteer
72.7% 2,533

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.3% 79
Never served
97.6% 3,411

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.6%
1 child
7.7%
2 children
34.6%
3 children
22.3%
4 children
5.9%
5+ children
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
22
1951: 1960
49
1961: 1970
127
1971: 1980
258
1981: 1990
341
1991: 2000
199
2001: 2010
303
2011: 2015
145
2016
44
2017
47
2018
25
2019
33
2020
51
2021
16

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
38.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,684
Moved from WA
266
Moved: same area (SA2)
208
Moved from overseas
79
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.8%
5: 14 hours
28.6%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.4%
Step family: no other children
6.7%
Blended family: no other children
1.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,145/wk Rent: $420/wk $382/wk less rent

Suburbs near Dalkeith

The closest suburb to Dalkeith is Nedlands, 2.0 km away.

Nedlands
2.0 km away · income $1,121/wk · rent $500/wk
Claremont (WA)
2.6 km away · income $1,115/wk · rent $460/wk
Crawley
2.7 km away · income $435/wk · rent $350/wk
Attadale
3.1 km away · income $1,066/wk · rent $425/wk
Peppermint Grove
3.2 km away · income $1,501/wk · rent $440/wk
Bicton
3.4 km away · income $990/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalkeith

What is the population of Dalkeith WA?

The population of Dalkeith WA is 4,398 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,463 people per km². Dalkeith is ranked #1,761 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dalkeith?

The median personal income in Dalkeith WA is $1,403 per week, or $72,956 per year. The median household income is $4,672 per week. Family income is $4,861 per week. Dalkeith is ranked #176 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dalkeith?

Median rent in Dalkeith WA is $802 per week ($3,475 per month). Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Dalkeith ranks #47 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dalkeith?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dalkeith WA is $5,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dalkeith?

The median age in Dalkeith WA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dalkeith a good suburb to live in?

Dalkeith is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,398. The median income is $1,403/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50374. All dollar figures in AUD.