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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for Dawesville, its estimated population is around 9,137 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,994 people from the 2021 Census figure of 7,143, marking a growth of 27.9%. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 8,728 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 715 persons per square kilometer. Dawesville's growth exceeds both national (8.9%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future trends indicate a significant population increase in Dawesville, with an expected growth of 2,185 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.7% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Dawesville averaged around 189 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 946 homes. So far in FY-26, 35 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.8 new residents arrive per year per new home between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting balanced supply and demand dynamics. New properties are constructed at an average value of $452,000.

This financial year has seen $1.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Dawesville has 109.0% more development activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. Recent development has been entirely standalone homes, maintaining Dawesville's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 43 people per dwelling approval, Dawesville exhibits growth area characteristics. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dawesville is projected to add 1,616 residents by 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 limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Key projects 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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AreaSearch analysis reveals Dawesville significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Dawesville's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in June 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment grew by 7.9% year-on-year (June 2024 to June 2025). Residents' employment is concentrated in mining, health care & social assistance, and construction. Mining has a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.1% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%.

The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities. Employment levels increased by 7.9% and labour force grew by 7.2% in Dawesville from June 2024 to June 2025, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dawesville's industry mix indicates local employment could increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Dawesville. The median income among taxpayers was $52,308 with an average of $73,986. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Dawesville would be approximately $59,736 (median) and $84,492 (average) by September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Dawesville rank modestly between the 18th and 33rd percentiles. Income distribution reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 27.7% of the community (2,530 individuals), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 83.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 32nd percentile. Dawesville's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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 9 August 2016, comprised 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metropolitan area had 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dawesville stood at 38.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.1% and rented dwellings at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, higher than Perth metro's 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 constitute 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, which is 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 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 such qualifications - 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, 9.1% in secondary, and 2.6% in tertiary education. St Damien's Catholic Primary School and Ocean Road Primary School serve a total of 1,029 students and offer balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 998). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area has fewer school places per 100 residents (11.3) compared to the regional average (15.2), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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 average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 312 meters, indicating good accessibility.

On average, there are 117 trips per day across all routes, with each individual stop receiving approximately 22 weekly trips.

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 very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~5,168 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.1 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 67.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. As of 2016, 26.1% of Dawesville's population is aged 65 and over (2,384 people), which is lower than the 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors 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's cultural diversity was found to be roughly comparable with the wider region, as evidenced by its population statistics: 72.6% born in Australia, 88.2% being citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in Dawesville, accounting for 45.0% of the population. However, there was no overrepresentation of Judaism, with both Dawesville and Greater Perth reporting 0.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (37.7%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.9%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Welsh at 0.8% compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Dutch at 1.9% versus 1.6%, and New Zealand at 1.0% matching the regional figure.

Dawesville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

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 14.8% of the population, a figure notably higher than both Greater Perth's 12.9% and the national average of 9.4%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group comprises only 8.8%, which is smaller compared to Greater Perth's 16.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 7.0% to 9.5%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 10.0% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 14.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dawesville's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise by 625 people (72%), from 868 to 1,493. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 72% of total population growth, reflecting Dawesville's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.