Dalyellup

Dalyellup lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Dalyellup is around 11,296. This reflects an increase of 1,526 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,770. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 10,711 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data release, and an additional 366 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 691 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dalyellup's growth of 15.6% since 2021 exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Natural growth contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, demographic trends project above median population growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, Dalyellup is expected to increase by 2,270 persons, reflecting a total increase of 14.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Dalyellup among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Dalyellup averaged around 119 new dwelling approvals each year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 596 homes. So far in FY-26, 64 approvals have been recorded. Over these 5 years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 1.5 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This suggests a balance between supply and demand, fostering stable market dynamics.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $397,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In FY-26, $30.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the Rest of WA, Dalyellup shows 96.0% higher building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. All new construction has consisted of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 76 people per dwelling approval, Dalyellup exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dalyellup is expected to grow by 1,685 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Dalyellup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Dalyellup Beach Estate - Wildwood Precinct, Dalyellup Beach Estate, ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket, and Dalyellup Village. The following list details those most relevant.

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Dalyellup ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Dalyellup has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% as of June 2024, below the Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.4%. As of June 2025, 6,244 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than the Rest of WA's rate. Workforce participation in Dalyellup is higher at 70.4%, compared to the Rest of WA's 59.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Health care & social assistance has particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 1.5% of Dalyellup's workforce compared to 9.3% in Rest of WA. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.4% while labour force grew by 5.3%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.8%. In contrast, across Rest of WA, employment rose by 1.1%, labour force grew by 0.5%, and unemployment fell to 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Dalyellup. These projections indicate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Dalyellup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Dalyellup's median income among taxpayers was $62,336 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $80,129 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of WA of $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $71,188 (median) and $91,507 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes in Dalyellup cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. In Dalyellup, 37.8% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, with 4,269 individuals in this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income. Despite this, disposable income is at the 71st percentile nationally. Dalyellup's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Dalyellup is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dalyellup's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.8% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dalyellup stood at 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.4% and rented ones at 28.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, above Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. Median weekly rent in Dalyellup was $350, compared to Non-Metro WA's $300. Nationally, Dalyellup's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Dalyellup features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.5% of all households, including 41.6% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 17.5% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Dalyellup shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational qualifications in Dalyellup show 20.8% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.2% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 33.0%. Current educational participation is high at 34.3%, including 13.1% in primary, 11.5% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

Dalyellup's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,286 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 979) and balanced educational opportunities. The schools include 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 institution.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Dalyellup shows that there are currently 34 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate 274 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 273 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are about 39 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly eight weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Dalyellup is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Dalyellup shows higher health outcomes compared to the general population, with a low prevalence of common health conditions overall, but higher rates among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 59% (6,665 people) have private health cover, which is higher than the Rest of WA's average of 54.1%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.6% and 8.6% of residents respectively. 72.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.4% across Rest of WA. Dalyellup has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 9.3% (1,050 people), compared to the Rest of WA's 17.6%.

Dalyellup was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Dalyellup, as per the census conducted on 27 June 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas. 14.0% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home, and 28.0% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Dalyellup, with 46.3% adherents.

Notably, Islam's representation stood at 1.5%, exceeding the regional average of 0.7%. In terms of parental ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.4%), Australian (26.4%), and Scottish (6.8%). Some ethnic groups showed significant variations: South African residents made up 2.4% in Dalyellup compared to 0.8% regionally, Maori comprised 1.4% versus the regional 1.0%, and Dutch residents constituted 1.9% against a regional average of 1.6%.

Dalyellup hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Dalyellup has a median age of 34, which is younger than the Rest of WA figure of 40 and below Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group makes up 14.5% of Dalyellup's population compared to the Rest of WA, while the 65-74 cohort comprises 5.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 12.1% to 13.8%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 18.0% to 15.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dalyellup's age structure. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 53% (820 people), reaching 2,379 from 1,558. Meanwhile, both the 5 to 14 and 75 to 84 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.