Dawesville (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the region and subsequent residential locations verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Dawesville has an estimated resident count of approximately 9,403 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,260 individuals (31.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,143 individuals. The trend is derived from a local population estimate of 9,325 calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP publication from June 2025 and 563 newly verified addresses post-Census. This headcount yields a density of 736 residents per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values recorded in other locations analyzed by Districts. The 31.6% expansion rate in the suburb of Dawesville since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure of 9.3% and exceeded state metrics, positioning it as a primary driver of growth locally. Inflows from other parts of the country were the main source of these population gains, accounting for roughly of the growth, though all factors including international migration and natural increase made positive contributions.

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The local labor market features a diverse mix of professional and industrial roles, with strong representation in production and manufacturing fields, an unemployment level of only 2.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 8.8% over the prior year, according to Districts regional aggregates. As of March 2026, there are 4,090 local citizens employed, and the unemployment rate sits 1.4% below the Greater Perth figure of 4.2%. However, labor force participation is notably lower, registering at 54.9% compared to 70.2% for the Greater Perth region. Census data indicates that a modest 9.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax data from the ATO compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year indicates the suburb has earnings above the national benchmark. Taxpayers here report a median income of $52,308 alongside an average of $73,986, compared to Greater Perth values of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index inflation of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current adjusted calculations suggest figures of approximately $58,025 for the median and $82,073 for the average as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are modest, falling between the 18th and 33rd percentiles. In terms of earnings brackets, 27.7% of residents, representing 2,604 people, earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan area where this segment accounts for . Affordable housing options are limited, with residents retaining only of their earnings, placing the area in the nd percentile.

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Residential configurations in the locality at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% alternative formats like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative styles. Home ownership rates were much higher than the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 38.8%, while the remaining properties were held with a mortgage (46.1%) or occupied by tenants (15.2%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were lower than the metropolitan median at $1,842, while the typical weekly rent was $350, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,907 and $350 respectively. At a national scale, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental rates are below the country-wide figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 79.3%, which includes couples with children at 32.1%, childless couples at 36.6%, and single parents at 10.1%. The remaining 20.7% consist of non-family living arrangements, where single-person households account for 19.1% and shared houses make up 1.7% of the total. The typical household size of 2.6 residents matches the metropolitan average.

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The local population has lower levels of higher education, with university completion rates at 14.6% compared to the country-wide average of 30.4%, pointing to opportunities for targeted training programs. Undergraduates comprise the largest share of degree holders at 10.8%, followed by those with postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is very common, with 43.8% of citizens aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.8%).

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Public transit networks include 36 active bus stops situated throughout the area. These stops service 3 distinct routes, which accommodate 825 weekly passenger journeys. Local transit connections are favorable, with residents living an average of 312 meters from their closest stop. As the neighborhood is mostly residential, most workers travel to outside locations, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 85% and bus travel used by 6%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A relatively low 9.3% of workers performed their duties from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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The local population displays strong physical well-being, according to Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with minimal instances of common illnesses in both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance ownership is highly prevalent, covering approximately 57% of the citizenry, representing about 5,319 people, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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The area shows similar levels of demographic diversity to the wider metropolitan region, with 72.6% of residents born domestically, 88.2% holding citizenship, and 94.9% using only English in their households. Christianity is the primary faith, practiced by 45.0% of the community. Interestingly, the most distinct variation is in Judaism, which is practiced by natural language zero of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The typical age of 43 years is much higher than the Greater Perth standard of 37 and the national average of 38. Residents aged 65 - 74 years are notably overrepresented at 14.4%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small at 9.1% compared to Greater Perth. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 7.0% to 9.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 10.0% to 12.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort dropped from 14.8% to 12.5%. Looking to 2041, projections suggest significant changes in the local age distribution, with the group aged to expected to grow by people () from to . Combined, residents aged and over will represent of total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area, whereas the to age group is expected to contract by people.

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Dawesville currently has an estimated 507 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 278 children aged 0-2 and 185 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 32% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 521 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 894. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.