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North Dandalup

91 km²

North Dandalup is characterised by household incomes well above most areas and a low share of renters.

Beyond that, it has somewhat more residents than usual and a slightly younger population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population863▲ +50.9%since 2011Median age40 yrs▼ -2.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over13.6%Children under 1522.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44141

Age structure

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)28.6%
Young adults (25–44)25.5%
Children (0–14)22.4%
Seniors (65+)13.6%
Youth (15–24)8.7%

Marital status

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Married at 60%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married60%
  • Never married28%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed2%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia75.4%
England7.4%
New Zealand3.0%
South Africa1.3%
Philippines0.3%
Italy0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.5%

Language used at home

In North Dandalup, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%).

English only92.2%
Mandarin0.3%

Religion

People with no religion54.9%

Religious affiliation

In North Dandalup, the largest group is No religion at 60%, followed by Christianity (40%).

  • No religion60%
  • Christianity40%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.5%

Highest year of school

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1241.5%
Year 1030.2%
Year 1112.9%
Year 9 or below6.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$773▲ +33.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,242▲ +61.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,336▲ +41.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week17.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.5%

Household income distribution

In North Dandalup, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $3,000–$3,999 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99928.3%
$650–$1,49917.5%
$3,000–$3,99914.9%
$4,000 or more12.6%
Under $65010.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.1%People with a mental health condition5.9%People needing help with daily activities3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Asthma9.0%
Arthritis7.9%
Other condition7.2%
Mental health5.9%
Diabetes5.2%
Heart disease2.7%
Lung condition2.2%
Cancer2.0%
Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.6%People providing unpaid care10.0%People caring for children unpaid34.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▲ +20.0%since 2011One-parent families5.1%

Family composition

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (5%).

  • Couples with children64%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families5%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +25.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▲ +46.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting7.8%Homes owned outright27.9%Separate (detached) houses95.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 61%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Rented (8%).

  • Owned with a mortgage61%
  • Owned outright28%
  • Rented8%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Other dwelling2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)62.0%
Worked at home6.9%
Car (passenger)4.7%
Bus2.2%
Walked1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years46.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.6%Labour-force participation62.2%Employed full-time62.5%

Industries people work in

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Mining at 14%, followed by Construction (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Mining13.6%
Construction11.4%
Education & training8.9%
Retail trade8.7%
Health care & social assistance8.4%
Public administration & safety7.2%
Manufacturing6.2%
Other services5.5%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.2%
Accommodation & food4.7%

Occupations people work in

In North Dandalup, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 23%, followed by Managers (15%) and Community & personal service (12%).

Technicians & trades22.8%
Managers14.4%
Community & personal service11.9%
Clerical & administrative11.4%
Machinery operators & drivers11.2%
Professionals9.9%
Labourers8.9%
Sales workers6.7%

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