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Dunsborough

16 km²

Dunsborough is characterised by a larger-than-average population, somewhat more graduates than the norm and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Dunsborough, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,413▲ +60.1%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +13.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over19.9%Children under 1521.9%People in a de facto relationship13.8%▼ -5.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 26%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)26.4%

Older adults (45–64)24.4%

Children (0–14)21.9%

Seniors (65+)19.9%

Youth (15–24)7.6%

Marital status

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (8%).

Married55%
Never married30%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (10%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia70.8%

England8.2%

New Zealand2.4%

South Africa1.3%

Italy0.5%

India0.4%

Nepal0.1%

Philippines0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In Dunsborough, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (9%).

English47.0%

Australian39.0%

Irish11.1%

Scottish10.8%

German4.1%

Italian4.0%

Dutch2.0%

Chinese0.7%

Indian0.7%

Greek0.6%

Language

People using another language at home6.1%

Language used at home

In Dunsborough, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only86.8%

Italian0.5%

Mandarin0.4%

Greek0.2%

Hindi0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Vietnamese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion53.3%

Religious affiliation

In Dunsborough, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (39%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion59%
Christianity39%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1260.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher24.2%

Highest year of school

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Year 12 at 66%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1260.2%

Year 1018.0%

Year 119.9%

Year 9 or below3.5%

Highest qualification level

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 35%, followed by Bachelor degree (32%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV28.2%

Bachelor degree26.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.1%

Postgraduate degree4.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.3%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce16.5%

Engineering & related13.2%

Health10.7%

Education10.5%

Society & culture8.3%

Architecture & building7.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Creative arts4.2%

Natural & physical sciences3.4%

Agriculture & environment3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$883▲ +32.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,738▲ +28.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,040▲ +34.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.1%

Household income distribution

In Dunsborough, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99930.4%

$650–$1,49926.1%

Under $65011.8%

$3,000–$3,9999.2%

$4,000 or more8.9%

Personal income distribution

In Dunsborough, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49934.0%

Under $65033.4%

$1,500–$2,99918.2%

$3,000 or more5.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.0%People with a mental health condition6.4%People needing help with daily activities2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Dunsborough, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.5%

One condition16.9%

Two conditions4.4%

Three or more1.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis7.4%

Mental health6.4%

Asthma6.1%

Other condition5.4%

Heart disease3.1%

Cancer3.1%

Diabetes2.2%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.8%People providing unpaid care9.2%People caring for children unpaid32.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.1%People living alone21.2%▲ +10.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families11%
Other families0%

Household size

In Dunsborough, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people36.9%

1 person21.2%

4 people18.1%

3 people15.9%

5 people6.3%

6 or more1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450▲ +38.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,885▼ -8.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting20.8%Homes owned outright33.3%Separate (detached) houses89.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms92.2%▼ -0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (21%).

Owned with a mortgage43%
Owned outright34%
Rented21%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Dunsborough, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (5%).

4 bedrooms51.8%

3 bedrooms35.2%

5 or more5.1%

2 bedrooms5.0%

1 bedroom1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Dunsborough, the largest group is $350–$549 at 57%, followed by $550–$749 (17%) and $200–$349 (15%).

$350–$54956.6%

$550–$74917.3%

$200–$34915.1%

Under $2008.0%

$750 or more2.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Dunsborough, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$1,800–$2,99940.9%

$1,000–$1,79927.5%

Under $1,00014.5%

$3,000 or more11.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.1%▼ -63.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Dunsborough, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 49%, followed by 1 vehicle (34%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles49.2%

1 vehicle33.9%

3 vehicles11.6%

4 or more4.4%

No vehicle1.1%

How people get to work

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)59.0%

Worked at home12.1%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Walked2.3%

Bicycle1.1%

Bus1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.7%Recent arrivals from overseas9.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation63.4%Employed full-time49.2%

Industries people work in

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 16%, followed by Construction (14%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Accommodation & food15.0%

Construction13.2%

Health care & social assistance10.1%

Retail trade8.3%

Education & training7.5%

Mining6.9%

Manufacturing6.8%

Professional & technical5.7%

Administrative & support4.5%

Other services3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 21%, followed by Professionals (20%) and Managers (14%).

Technicians & trades20.7%

Professionals19.6%

Managers13.6%

Community & personal service11.8%

Labourers10.4%

Clerical & administrative9.1%

Sales workers9.1%

Machinery operators & drivers3.9%

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