Dawesville, WA: suburb profile

The population of Dawesville WA is 7,143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dawesville is $643 per week ($33,436 per year). Median rent in Dawesville is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Dawesville has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Dawesville has a population density of 559 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dawesville is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dawesville is $1,842.

Population
7,143
Census 2021
Median income
$643/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

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

Dawesville vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Dawesville is $643 a week, 20% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 563rd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 23.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 43, 2 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.
MeasureDawesvilleTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$643/wk$806/wk −20%$766/wk
Household income$1,469/wk$1,722/wk −15%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,842/mo$1,759/mo +5%$1,733/mo
Median age4341 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.8%18.6% +5.2 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 Dawesville, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dawesville Population

7,143 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dawesville Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$643/wk
$33,436 per year
Ranked 6,382 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Dawesville Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,469/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 23.8%

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

Median rent in Dawesville against your income

About $6,366 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,119/wk
Rent share 23.8%

Dawesville Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
996
avg ICSEA score
1,040
total students
St Damien's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 416 students
1028
ICSEA
Ocean Road Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 624 students
964
ICSEA

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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Dawesville Map

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Dawesville, Western Australia: 32.6295°S, 115.6350°E

Dawesville Schools (2)

People in Dawesville

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (3,543) Female 50.4% (3,601)

Population Density

559
people per km²
7,143 people · 12.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,739
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
12.7%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.8%
Scotland
1.2%
Philippines
0.5%
India
0.5%
Wales
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.9%
Indonesian
0.3%
German
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Thai
0.2%
Italian
0.2%
Polish
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
51.6%
Australian
36.7%
Scottish
10.7%
Irish
10.1%
German
3.7%
Italian
3.5%
Dutch
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.9%
New Zealander
1.3%
South African
1.1%
Maori
1.1%

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
49.8%
Catholic
15.7%
Anglican
15.4%
Not stated
6.0%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Uniting Church
1.7%
Baptist
1.6%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.1% 3,146
Separated
4.0% 226
Divorced
9.2% 523
Widowed
3.3% 189
Never married
28.5% 1,627

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.4%
Couple: no children
32.8%
Couple: no children under 15
14.1%
One parent: children under 15
9.7%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.1%
2 persons
40.9%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
15.6%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dawesville

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,546 occupied private dwellings in Dawesville at the 2021 Census, 15.0% were rented, 38.1% owned outright and 45.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 25 dwellings
Owned outright
38.1% 969 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.2% 1,151 dwellings
Rented
15.0% 381 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 20 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.2%
2 bedrooms
5.3%
3 bedrooms
26.8%
4 bedrooms
59.0%
5 bedrooms
6.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.8%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.7%
1 vehicle
31.7%
2 vehicles
44.8%
3 vehicles
14.8%
4+ vehicles
7.1%

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

Work, income and education in Dawesville

Employment

Employed full-time
30.2% 1,559 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 1,094 people
Unemployed
3.9% 204 people
Not in labour force
44.7% 2,310 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.3%
Professionals
19.8%
Community & Personal Service
14.2%
Managers
10.1%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.5%
Labourers
7.1%
Sales Workers
5.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.7%
Did not go to work
20.0%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Other
3.6%
Bus
3.5%
Train
0.9%
Walked only
0.7%
Truck
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.6%

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

Certificate III/IV
50.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Bachelor Degree
19.2%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%
Certificate I/II
3.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.6%
Management & Commerce
15.9%
Education
12.8%
Health
10.5%
Society & Culture
10.3%
Architecture & Building
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.9%
Secondary: Government
20.0%
Primary: Catholic
12.5%
Secondary: Catholic
10.7%
Vocational Education
8.6%
Pre-school
8.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%

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
90.2%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
612
Arthritis
330
Asthma
238
Heart disease
235
Diabetes
222
Cancer
149
Lung condition
130
Stroke
67
Kidney disease
65
Dementia
19

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 626
Did not provide
88.3% 4,744

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.8% 796
Not a volunteer
85.2% 4,594

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
4.3% 231
Never served
95.6% 5,172

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.4%
1 child
9.4%
2 children
36.3%
3 children
21.5%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
23
1951: 1960
79
1961: 1970
249
1971: 1980
223
1981: 1990
260
1991: 2000
139
2001: 2010
432
2011: 2015
311
2016
17
2017
28
2018
27
2019
28
2020
4
2021
13

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

Population Mobility

16.5%
moved in the last year
43.9%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,631
Moved from WA
755
Moved: same area (SA2)
188
Moved from overseas
40
Moved from NSW
29
Moved from QLD
26
Moved from VIC
21
Moved from NT
16
Moved from SA
7
Moved from TAS
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5: 14 hours
28.4%
15: 29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
13.2%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
68.6%
Step family: no other children
24.1%
Blended family: no other children
5.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%
Step family: other children present
0.7%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Dawesville

The closest suburb to Dawesville is Wannanup, 3.4 km away.

Wannanup
3.4 km away · income $670/wk · rent $363/wk
Falcon
5.8 km away · income $635/wk · rent $300/wk
Erskine (WA)
9.8 km away · income $549/wk · rent $320/wk
Halls Head
11.0 km away · income $741/wk · rent $350/wk
Dudley Park (WA)
12.3 km away · income $590/wk · rent $310/wk
Coodanup
13.7 km away · income $487/wk · rent $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawesville

What is the population of Dawesville WA?

The population of Dawesville WA is 7,143 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 559 people per km². Dawesville is ranked #1,027 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dawesville?

The median personal income in Dawesville WA is $643 per week, or $33,436 per year. The median household income is $1,469 per week. Family income is $1,739 per week. Dawesville is ranked #6,382 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dawesville?

Median rent in Dawesville WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Dawesville ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dawesville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dawesville WA is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dawesville?

The median age in Dawesville WA is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dawesville a good suburb to live in?

Dawesville is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 7,143. The median income is $643/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 50396. All dollar figures in AUD.