Dunsborough, WA: suburb profile

The population of Dunsborough WA is 6,413 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dunsborough is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Dunsborough is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Dunsborough has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Dunsborough has a population density of 399 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dunsborough is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dunsborough is $1,885.

Population
6,413
Census 2021
Median income
$883/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

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

Dunsborough vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Dunsborough is $883 a week, 10% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 253rd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $130 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 25.9% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 41, the same age as in the typical WA suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDunsboroughTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$883/wk$806/wk +10%$766/wk
Household income$1,738/wk$1,722/wk +1%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$320/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,885/mo$1,759/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age4141 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.9%18.6% +7.3 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 Dunsborough, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dunsborough Population

6,413 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dunsborough Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
Ranked 2,336 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,885/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Dunsborough Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,738/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 25.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Dunsborough against your income

About $7,531 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,288/wk
Rent share 25.9%

Dunsborough Schools

4
schools nearby
1
government
1050
avg ICSEA score
1,130
total students
Our Lady of the Cape Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 331 students
1070
ICSEA
Dunsborough Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 751 students
1051
ICSEA
Dunsborough Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-8 · 48 students
1028
ICSEA
Dunsborough Christian College (closed sub-campus) Independent
Primary

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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Dunsborough Map

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Dunsborough, Western Australia: 33.6101°S, 115.0929°E

Dunsborough Schools (4)

People in Dunsborough

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (3,134) Female 51.2% (3,284)

Population Density

399
people per km²
6,413 people · 16.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,040
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
8.2%
New Zealand
2.4%
South Africa
1.3%
Germany
0.9%
Ireland
0.6%
Scotland
0.5%
Canada
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

German
0.9%
French
0.6%
Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Portuguese
0.3%
Greek
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
47.0%
Australian
39.0%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
10.8%
German
4.1%
Italian
4.0%
Dutch
2.0%
New Zealander
1.7%
South African
1.5%
French
1.1%
Australian Aboriginal
1.0%

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
52.8%
Catholic
15.3%
Anglican
12.5%
Not stated
9.3%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Buddhism
1.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.0% 2,757
Separated
3.4% 169
Divorced
8.4% 422
Widowed
3.3% 164
Never married
29.9% 1,499

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.4%
Couple: no children
30.0%
Couple: no children under 15
8.5%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
One parent: no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.3%
2 persons
36.9%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
18.1%
5 persons
6.3%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dunsborough

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,222 occupied private dwellings in Dunsborough at the 2021 Census, 20.8% were rented, 33.3% owned outright and 42.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 31 dwellings
Owned outright
33.3% 741 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.4% 942 dwellings
Rented
20.8% 463 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 40 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
5.1%
3 bedrooms
35.8%
4 bedrooms
52.6%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.1%
1 vehicle
33.8%
2 vehicles
49.2%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
4.4%

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

Work, income and education in Dunsborough

Employment

Employed full-time
35.0% 1,523 people
Employed part-time
30.0% 1,303 people
Unemployed
1.4% 60 people
Not in labour force
33.6% 1,461 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
25.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.8%
Managers
14.1%
Community & Personal Service
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.1%
Labourers
7.5%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.2%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.9%
Did not go to work
18.7%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Walked only
2.7%
Other
2.6%
Bicycle
1.3%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.6%

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
34.6%
Bachelor Degree
31.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.0%
Postgraduate Degree
6.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.6%
Engineering
14.9%
Health
11.9%
Education
11.5%
Architecture & Building
10.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.7%
Society & Culture
9.6%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Agriculture & Environment
3.7%
Information Technology
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.9%
Primary: Catholic
18.2%
Secondary: Government
12.9%
Secondary: Catholic
12.4%
Vocational Education
9.2%
Pre-school
7.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%

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
90.0%
Has need for assistance
2.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
410
Arthritis
184
Asthma
172
Heart disease
125
Cancer
97
Diabetes
85
Lung condition
74
Stroke
41
Kidney disease
27
Dementia
12

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 459
Did not provide
90.0% 4,117

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.9% 1,143
Not a volunteer
75.1% 3,453

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
2.9% 133
Never served
97.0% 4,470

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.2%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
36.0%
3 children
20.2%
4 children
4.8%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
26
1951: 1960
53
1961: 1970
139
1971: 1980
142
1981: 1990
203
1991: 2000
142
2001: 2010
263
2011: 2015
181
2016
47
2017
35
2018
36
2019
32
2020
21
2021
6

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

Population Mobility

17.7%
moved in the last year
49.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,817
Moved: same area (SA2)
528
Moved from WA
374
Moved from overseas
48
Moved from VIC
33
Moved from NSW
15
Moved from QLD
14
Moved from NT
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5: 14 hours
33.8%
15: 29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
17.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.0%
Step family: no other children
16.6%
Blended family: no other children
2.4%
Other couple: children only
0.5%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Dunsborough

The closest suburb to Dunsborough is Quindalup, 6.1 km away.

Quindalup
6.1 km away · income $840/wk · rent $400/wk
Yallingup
9.6 km away · income $931/wk · rent $400/wk
Kealy
14.1 km away · income $918/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunsborough

What is the population of Dunsborough WA?

The population of Dunsborough WA is 6,413 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 399 people per km². Dunsborough is ranked #1,204 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dunsborough?

The median personal income in Dunsborough WA is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year. The median household income is $1,738 per week. Family income is $2,040 per week. Dunsborough is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dunsborough?

Median rent in Dunsborough WA is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 25.9% of household income, which is considered moderate. Dunsborough ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dunsborough?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dunsborough WA is $1,885. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dunsborough?

The median age in Dunsborough WA is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dunsborough a good suburb to live in?

Dunsborough is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 6,413. The median income is $883/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.9% 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: 50441. All dollar figures in AUD.