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 Feb 2026, the population of Dawesville is estimated at around 9,108, reflecting an increase of 1,965 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 27.5% increase from the previous population count of 7,143 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 8,718 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 results in a density ratio of 713 persons per square kilometer, relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dawesville's growth since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. This growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and utilising growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) to estimate future population trends. An above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Dawesville expected to grow by 2,193 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, allocated from statistical area data, Dawesville has averaged around 188 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 941 homes. In FY-26 so far, 62 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.8 new residents arrive per year for each new home constructed in Dawesville between FY-21 and FY-25.

The average construction value of new properties is $452,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In this financial year, $1.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Dawesville shows 108.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. All recent development has comprised detached houses, maintaining Dawesville's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 43 people per approval, Dawesville reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dawesville is expected to grow by 1,653 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 26thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Melros Oceanside Estate, Melros Beach Estate, Florida Beach Village Shopping Centre (Coles Florida Beach), and Timbers Edge Estate. The following list details those likely 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, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 2.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 10.3%. As of September 2025, 3,935 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, below Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Workforce participation was lower at 56.3% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Home-based work accounted for a low 9.3% of jobs, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors were mining, health care & social assistance, and construction, with mining particularly strong at twice the regional level. Professional & technical services were under-represented, at 4.1% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%.

Local employment opportunities appeared limited, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 10.3%, labour force by 10.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dawesville's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 5.6% in five years and 12.3% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 shows Dawesville's median income among taxpayers is $52,308. The average income in Dawesville is $73,986. This is higher than the national average but lower compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since June 2023, current estimates for Dawesville would be approximately $57,340 (median) and $81,103 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household incomes in Dawesville rank at the 18th percentile, family incomes at the 26th percentile, and personal incomes at the 33rd percentile. In terms of income distribution, 27.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort 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

Dwelling structure in Dawesville, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Perth metropolitan area's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dawesville stood at 38.8%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 46.1% and rented dwellings making up the remainder at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dawesville was $1,842, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in Dawesville was recorded as $350, which is equal to the Perth metro figure of $350. Nationally, Dawesville's mortgage repayments were below 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 fairly typical median household size

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

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 Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 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 routes that together facilitate 825 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents located an average of 312 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 85%, while buses account for 6%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Each route has an average service frequency of 117 trips per day, resulting in approximately 22 weekly trips per 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

Dawesville exhibits superior health outcomes as per AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups show low incidence of common health issues.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57% (~5152 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (10.1%) and mental health issues (7.7%), while 67% report no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. Dawesville has 27% seniors (2459 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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's population was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average regarding cultural diversity, with 72.6% born in Australia, 88.2% being citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Dawesville, comprising 45.0% of its population. However, Judaism shows an overrepresentation in Dawesville with 0.0%, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (37.7%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.9%). Notably, Welsh (0.8%) and Dutch (1.9%) are overrepresented in Dawesville compared to regional averages of 0.7% and 1.5%, respectively. New Zealanders also show a notable divergence 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 those aged 65-74 years make up 15.0% of the population, a figure notably higher than both Greater Perth's and the national average of 9.5%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group constitutes only 8.5%, lower than in Greater Perth. Since 2021, the percentage of those aged 75 to 84 has increased from 7.0% to 10.1%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 10.0% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 14.8% to 12.5%, and the 25 to 34 age group has fallen from 9.7% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dawesville's age structure. The number of those aged 75 to 84 is expected to rise by 575 people (63%), from 919 to 1,495. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting Dawesville's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.