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

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Dawesville statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 9,105. This reflects an increase of 1,962 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,143. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 8,718 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 557 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 713 persons per square kilometer. Dawesville's growth rate of 27.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.7%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The Dawesville (SA2) is expected to grow by 2,183 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Dawesville, allocated from statistical area data, the region has averaged approximately 188 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 941 homes. As of FY-26, 62 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, 1.8 new residents per year arrive per new home in Dawesville between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand dynamic. The average construction value of new properties is $452,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $1.9 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Dawesville exhibits 108.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating robust developer interest in the area. All recent development in Dawesville comprises detached houses, maintaining its traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With approximately 43 people per approval, Dawesville reflects an actively developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dawesville is expected to grow by 1,646 residents through to 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Dawesville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Melros Oceanside Estate, Melros Beach Estate, Florida Beach Village Shopping Centre (Coles Florida Beach), and Timbers Edge Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Dawesville demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Dawesville's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

Unemployment stands at 2.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 10.3% in the past year. As of September 2025, 3931 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 54.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include mining, health care & social assistance, and construction.

Mining is particularly strong, with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level. Professional & technical services are under-represented, at 4.1% versus Greater Perth's 8.2%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 10.3%, while labour force rose by 10.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5520 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National forecasts project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections based on Dawesville's employment mix suggest a lower growth rate of 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Dawesville's median income among taxpayers is $52,308. The average income in the suburb is $73,986. Nationally, the median income is lower at $41,060 and the average is $70,500. In Greater Perth, the median income is $60,748 with an average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Dawesville would be approximately $57,340 (median) and $81,103 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household incomes in Dawesville rank at the 26th percentile, family incomes at the 29th percentile, and personal incomes at the 33rd percentile. In terms of income distribution, 27.7% of individuals in Dawesville earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (2,522 individuals). This is similar to the broader area where this earnings band represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Dawesville, with only 83.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile nationally.

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

Dawesville's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Perth metro had 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dawesville was higher at 38.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.1% and rented ones at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dawesville was $1,842, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Dawesville was $350, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Dawesville's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 79.3% of all households, including 32.1% couples with children, 36.6% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Dawesville has 36 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 825 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents on average being located 312 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 117 trips per day, which equates to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Dawesville is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Dawesville faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population, which is around 5,150 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.1 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A total of 67.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. As of the latest data (2016), Dawesville has 26.1% of residents aged 65 and over, totalling around 2,376 people, which is lower than Greater Perth's 27.5%. Health outcomes among seniors in Dawesville are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Dawesville, as per the census data from June 2016, had a cultural diversity profile roughly similar to its wider region's average. The Australian-born population constituted 72.6%, with 88.2% being citizens and 94.9% speaking English at home exclusively. Christianity was the predominant religion in Dawesville, accounting for 45.0% of the population.

However, the most notable disparity was seen in Judaism's representation, which was 0.0% in Dawesville compared to the region-wide average of 0.0%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (37.7%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.9%). Some ethnic groups showed notable deviations from regional averages: Welsh at 0.8% in Dawesville versus 0.8% regionally, Dutch at 1.9% compared to 1.6%, and New Zealand at 1.0%.

Dawesville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Dawesville is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 65-74 years make up 14.8% of the population, a figure notably higher than both Greater Perth's 10.2% and the national average of 9.4%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those aged 25-34 years is lower at 8.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 16.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.0% to 9.5%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 10.0% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 14.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dawesville's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise by 629 people (73%), from 864 to 1,494. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ are expected to account for 71% of total population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.