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Dulwich Hill

2 km²

Dulwich Hill has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by more residents than most areas and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Dulwich Hill, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population14,046▲ +8.2%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +5.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.6%People aged 65 and over13.6%Children under 1514.0%People in a de facto relationship18.3%▲ +35.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)36.6%

Older adults (45–64)25.8%

Children (0–14)14.0%

Seniors (65+)13.6%

Youth (15–24)9.8%

Marital status

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Never married at 51%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married51%
Married34%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (5%) and Vietnam (3%).

Australia63.0%

England3.5%

Vietnam1.9%

New Zealand1.8%

China1.4%

Philippines1.2%

Italy1.0%

India1.0%

South Africa0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is English at 27%, followed by Australian (23%) and Irish (13%).

English28.2%

Australian24.0%

Irish13.1%

Scottish9.1%

Greek6.9%

Chinese5.6%

Italian5.2%

German3.3%

Vietnamese2.9%

Filipino2.0%

Language

People using another language at home27.8%

Language used at home

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is English only at 81%, followed by Greek (6%) and Arabic (4%).

English only67.4%

Greek5.0%

Arabic3.2%

Vietnamese2.4%

Mandarin1.5%

Italian1.5%

Cantonese1.2%

Tagalog0.4%

Hindi0.4%

Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion48.5%

Religious affiliation

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (3%).

No religion52%
Christianity40%
Buddhism3%
Islam3%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1273.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher44.7%

Highest year of school

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Year 12 at 78%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1273.6%

Year 109.3%

Year 9 or below7.9%

Year 113.7%

Highest qualification level

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Bachelor degree39.3%

Postgraduate degree16.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Certificate III / IV11.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.7%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Society & culture (20%) and Creative arts (15%).

Management & commerce20.1%

Society & culture17.6%

Creative arts13.5%

Health8.0%

Engineering & related7.4%

Education7.3%

Architecture & building3.9%

Natural & physical sciences3.7%

Information technology3.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,157▲ +50.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,095▲ +36.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,774▲ +52.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week21.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.8%

Household income distribution

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$1,500–$2,99931.5%

$650–$1,49921.9%

$4,000 or more19.1%

$3,000–$3,99911.8%

Under $65011.6%

Personal income distribution

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Under $650 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (28%).

Under $65029.6%

$650–$1,49928.6%

$1,500–$2,99926.4%

$3,000 or more8.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.8%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.1%

One condition21.1%

Two conditions5.6%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (19%).

Mental health11.8%

Other condition9.3%

Asthma9.0%

Arthritis6.7%

Diabetes3.8%

Heart disease2.7%

Cancer2.3%

Lung condition1.1%

Dementia0.9%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.4%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid21.5%People who served in the Defence Force0.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families14.4%People living alone34.4%▲ +12.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families14%
Other families2%

Household size

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (34%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people34.7%

1 person34.4%

3 people14.7%

4 people12.1%

5 people3.0%

6 or more1.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$470▲ +30.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,500▲ +13.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting46.1%Homes owned outright24.9%Separate (detached) houses28.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms36.1%▼ -2.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Rented at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (25%).

Rented47%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Owned outright25%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 57%, followed by Separate house (29%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (11%).

Flat or apartment57%
Separate house29%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 1 bedroom (15%).

2 bedrooms46.5%

3 bedrooms24.6%

1 bedroom15.1%

4 bedrooms8.8%

5 or more2.7%

Studio / none1.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is $350–$549 at 51%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and $200–$349 (12%).

$350–$54950.0%

$550–$74923.4%

$200–$34911.7%

$750 or more8.2%

Under $2004.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

$3,000 or more37.8%

$1,800–$2,99931.2%

$1,000–$1,79917.5%

Under $1,0009.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle17.3%▼ -3.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 56%, followed by 2 vehicles (22%) and No vehicle (17%).

1 vehicle55.4%

2 vehicles21.6%

No vehicle17.3%

3 vehicles3.7%

4 or more1.6%

How people get to work

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Worked at home at 62%, followed by Car (driver) (28%) and Train (3%).

Worked at home51.7%

Car (driver)23.1%

Train2.7%

Walked2.0%

Car (passenger)1.6%

Bus1.5%

Bicycle0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.0%Recent arrivals from overseas7.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.3%Labour-force participation67.5%Employed full-time64.5%

Industries people work in

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Professional & technical at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Education & training (12%).

Professional & technical14.2%

Health care & social assistance12.3%

Education & training12.0%

Public administration & safety7.5%

Retail trade7.2%

Finance & insurance6.7%

Construction5.4%

Accommodation & food4.9%

Media & telecommunications4.6%

Manufacturing4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Dulwich Hill, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals39.5%

Managers17.4%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Technicians & trades8.8%

Community & personal service7.4%

Sales workers6.2%

Labourers4.0%

Machinery operators & drivers2.8%

Nearby areas

Lewisham (NSW)Hurlstone Park Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW)Petersham Marrickville Ashbury Ashfield (NSW)Earlwood

👥 Demographics & Identity