Dawesville

Dawesville lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the region and subsequent residential locations verified by AreaSearch 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 AreaSearch 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 AreaSearch. 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 75.0% of the growth, though all factors including international migration and natural increase made positive contributions.

For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projection data published in 2024 that references 2022 as its starting point. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, or when modeling changes beyond 2032, AreaSearch utilizes cohort-specific growth rates from the latest Greater Capital Region projections released by the ABS in 2023 using 2022 statistics. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Dawesville is set to experience population growth that exceeds national median rates, with projections indicating an expansion of 2,093 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing a 21.4% total rise across the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Dawesville was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Analysis of ABS building permits by AreaSearch, compiled from regional statistical data, shows that Dawesville averages approximately 190 home permits annually, amounting to roughly 953 residences over the past 5 fiscal years. In the current FY-26 period, 95 permits have been recorded so far. With an average occupancy of 2.3 new residents per year per household between FY-21 and FY-25, there is clear demand helping to maintain property valuations. Newly constructed residences carry an average building cost of $452,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing upmarket, high-end housing. Furthermore, commercial permits valued at $1.9 million have been registered during this fiscal year, highlighting the primary focus on housing in this locality.

Dawesville registers new residential permits per capita at a rate 106.0% higher than Greater Perth, giving prospective purchasers a wider selection of homes. This level is significantly above the national benchmark, reflecting strong builder interest in the market. Furthermore, recent construction work consists entirely of single-family standalone homes, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. The area currently has approximately 46 individuals for each residential permit, showing a growing marketplace.

Long-term forecasts indicate Dawesville will add 2,015 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the volume of incoming housing should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially prompting expansion that exceeds current demographic forecasts.

Dawesville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning strategies are key drivers of regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 9 active undertakings that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent initiatives include Melros Beach Estate, Melros Oceanside Estate, Florida Beach Foreshore Renewal, and Florida Beach Village Shopping Centre (Coles Florida Beach), with detailed details on the most significant projects provided below.

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Employment conditions in Dawesville demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

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 AreaSearch 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.

The primary employment sectors for local citizens are extraction industries, medical services and social assistance, and building construction. The community displays a particularly heavy concentration in extraction jobs, representing 2.2 times the typical regional share. On the other hand, technical and professional roles are underrepresented at 4.1% compared to the regional benchmark of 8.2%. The area is predominantly residential and seems to offer relatively few jobs internally, as evidenced by comparing the number of locally employed workers against the total residing workforce.

Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS records compiled from surrounding statistical areas, the recent 12-month timeframe saw a job increase of 8.8% alongside a labor pool expansion of 9.4%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.5 percentage points. This differs from Greater Perth, which saw employment grow by 2.0%, the labor force expand by 2.5%, and unemployment tick up by 0.4 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context on potential future employment needs in the locality. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with the local industry profile to model potential expansion. While employment across the nation is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by sector. Applying these specific industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in the area will expand by 5.6% in five years and 12.3% in ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch 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 32.0%. Affordable housing options are limited, with residents retaining only 83.0% of their earnings, placing the area in the 32nd percentile.

Dawesville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

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.

Dawesville features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

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.

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

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%).

A substantial portion of the community is engaged in study, with 29.0% of local citizens currently enrolled in educational programs. This student population includes 11.8% in primary schools, 9.1% in secondary institutions, and 2.6% pursuing higher education programs.

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

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.

Transit vehicles run an average of 117 times daily across all active routes, which represents approximately 22 weekly runs for each individual stop.

The level of general health in Dawesville is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

The local population displays strong physical well-being, according to AreaSearch 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.

Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 10.1 and 7.7% of the population respectively, while 67.0% of residents reported having no ongoing medical concerns compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Health trends among working-age individuals are average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the local population, representing 2,463 people, which is higher than the Greater Perth share of 16.1%. Wellness metrics for these older residents are favorable, showing national benchmarks that correspond well with the broader public.

In terms of cultural diversity, Dawesville records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

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.

Regarding family heritage based on parental birthplaces, the largest groups are English at 37.7% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional rate of 28.0%, Australian at 26.8%, which is also well above the regional share of 21.2%, and Scottish at 7.9%. Other specific groups show higher concentrations than the surrounding region, including Welsh at 0.8% compared to 0.7% regionally, Dutch at 1.9% compared to 1.5%, and New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% compared to 0.8%.

Dawesville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

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 75 to 84 expected to grow by 617 people (68%) from 912 to 1,530. Combined, residents aged 65 and over will represent 64% of total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area, whereas the 35 to 44 age group is expected to contract by 71 people.