Dalyellup

Population growth drivers in Dalyellup are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Dalyellup's population was approximately 11,197 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,427 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,770. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,081 in June 2025 and an additional 418 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 685 persons per square kilometer, which is roughly in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dalyellup's growth of 14.6% since the 2021 census surpassed the national average of 9.3%. Natural growth contributed approximately 35.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, 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 population dynamics project an above median growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Dalyellup expected to increase by 2,101 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.7% over the 16 years.

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

Dalyellup has averaged approximately 119 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25596 homes were approved, with a further 93 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.5 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years.

This has resulted in balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions. The average expected construction cost of new properties is $278,000. In terms of commercial activity, $30.0 million in approvals have been registered this financial year. Compared to the rest of WA, Dalyellup records 96.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. All recent building activity consists of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes.

The location has approximately 91 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Dalyellup is expected to grow by 1,985 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Dalyellup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Dalyellup Beach Estate - Wildwood Precinct, Dalyellup Beach Estate, ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket, and Dalyellup Village. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Dalyellup has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year as of December 2025. There are 6,380 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 0.9% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%.

Workforce participation stands at 75.8%, compared to Regional WA's 66.0%. According to Census responses, only 4.7% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Dalyellup shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.5% of Dalyellup's workforce compared to Regional WA's 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 5.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional WA experienced employment growth of 1.0% and labour force growth of 1.4%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Dalyellup. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Dalyellup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Dalyellup SA2 is among the highest in Australia. The median income is $65,026 and the average income stands at $83,814. In contrast, Regional WA has a median income of $59,973 and an average income of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Dalyellup would be approximately $72,133 (median) and $92,975 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Dalyellup cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 37.8% of the population (4,232 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 31.1% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Dalyellup is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dalyellup's dwelling structure in 2016 comprised 94.8% houses and 5.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional WA had 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dalyellup was 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.4% and rented at 28.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dalyellup was $1,733, higher than Regional WA's average of $1,560. Median weekly rent in Dalyellup was $350, compared to Regional WA's $265. Nationally, Dalyellup's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were less at $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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 Regional WA average of 2.5.

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

Dalyellup trail residents aged 15+ have 20.8% university degree holders, 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%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.2% holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (33.0%). Educational participation is high at 34.3%, including primary education (13.1%), secondary education (11.5%), and tertiary education (2.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.1% in primary education, 11.5% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Dalyellup has 40 active public transport stops, all serving buses. Two routes operate here, collectively offering 274 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically living 271 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling.

Only 4.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census data). Service frequency averages 39 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Dalyellup are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Dalyellup, based on AreaSearch's assessment as of August 2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (6,897 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

As of this assessment, the most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.6 and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Regional WA. Health outcomes among the working-age population were broadly typical. The area had 9.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,092 people), which was lower than the 19.2% in Regional WA, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Dalyellup was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Dalyellup, as of the latest data from 2016, had a higher level of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 14.0% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 28.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Dalyellup, accounting for 46.3% of the population. However, Islam showed significant overrepresentation in Dalyellup compared to regional Western Australia, with 1.5% of the population identifying as Muslim, compared to 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 32.4%, Australian at 26.4%, and Scottish at 6.8%. There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South Australian was overrepresented at 2.4% (regional WA average is 0.6%), Maori at 1.4% (vs regional WA's 1.0%), and Dutch at 1.9% (compared to regional WA's 1.5%).

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

Dalyellup has a median age of 34, which is younger than the Regional WA figure of 40 and below Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group makes up 14.0% of Dalyellup's population compared to Regional WA, while the 65-74 cohort represents 6.0%. Between 2021 and the present, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 12.1% to 14.0%, and the 55 to 64 cohort has grown from 9.8% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 18.0% to 15.5%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 14.5% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Dalyellup's age structure. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 49%, adding 765 people and reaching a total of 2,330 from the current figure of 1,564. Meanwhile, both the 75 to 84 and the 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.