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Dawesville (South West)

43 km²

Dawesville (South West) has an older age profile than most and a low share of renters.

Beyond that, it has low household incomes and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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📍 Dawesville (South West), State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population42,755—since 2011 Median age48 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over28.0%Children under 1516.3%People in a de facto relationship11.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)28.0%

Older adults (45–64)26.7%

Young adults (25–44)19.1%

Children (0–14)16.3%

Youth (15–24)9.9%

Marital status

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (11%).

Married52%
Never married27%
Divorced11%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Australia at 78%, followed by England (14%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia67.5%

England12.3%

New Zealand3.5%

South Africa1.8%

Philippines0.8%

India0.5%

Italy0.3%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is English at 42%, followed by Australian (29%) and Scottish (9%).

English50.3%

Australian34.9%

Scottish10.8%

Irish10.3%

German3.4%

Italian3.3%

Dutch2.3%

Filipino1.1%

Chinese0.8%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.5%

Language used at home

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only89.5%

Tagalog0.3%

Italian0.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Greek0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion46.1%

Religious affiliation

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (49%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion49%
Christianity49%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.1%

Highest year of school

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1244.9%

Year 1029.0%

Year 1111.2%

Year 9 or below8.6%

Highest qualification level

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (21%) and Bachelor degree (20%).

Certificate III / IV38.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.0%

Bachelor degree16.3%

Postgraduate degree3.3%

Certificate I / II3.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Field of qualification

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Society & culture (12%).

Engineering & related20.2%

Management & commerce15.4%

Society & culture10.2%

Health10.0%

Education9.9%

Architecture & building6.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.4%

Creative arts2.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.9%

Agriculture & environment1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$644—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,360—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,716—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.3%

Household income distribution

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49929.5%

$1,500–$2,99923.3%

Under $65018.4%

$4,000 or more8.7%

$3,000–$3,9998.5%

Personal income distribution

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65047.2%

$650–$1,49925.3%

$1,500–$2,99916.1%

$3,000 or more5.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.7%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities5.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None59.3%

One condition21.1%

Two conditions7.6%

Three or more4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis12.4%

Mental health8.8%

Other condition8.4%

Asthma7.5%

Diabetes5.6%

Heart disease5.6%

Cancer4.4%

Lung condition2.4%

Stroke1.3%

Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.7%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid25.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011 One-parent families14.8%People living alone24.6%—since 2011

Family composition

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people42.3%

1 person24.6%

3 people13.3%

4 people12.5%

5 people5.3%

6 or more2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$340—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011 Households renting19.8%Homes owned outright39.8%Separate (detached) houses89.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms89.1%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage37%
Rented20%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 3 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (8%).

4 bedrooms50.1%

3 bedrooms33.1%

2 bedrooms7.6%

5 or more5.9%

1 bedroom1.9%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (44%) and Under $200 (7%).

$350–$54943.5%

$200–$34942.7%

Under $2007.1%

$550–$7492.9%

$750 or more0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,000–$1,79934.5%

$1,800–$2,99933.7%

Under $1,00014.9%

$3,000 or more10.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.2%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles40.2%

1 vehicle37.2%

3 vehicles12.9%

4 or more6.4%

No vehicle3.2%

How people get to work

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)60.1%

Worked at home7.0%

Car (passenger)4.8%

Bus2.2%

Train1.3%

Walked1.0%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.4%Recent arrivals from overseas5.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.5%Labour-force participation52.0%Employed full-time55.4%

Industries people work in

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Mining (12%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.1%

Mining11.9%

Construction10.4%

Retail trade10.2%

Education & training9.2%

Manufacturing7.5%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Public administration & safety4.4%

Other services4.0%

Professional & technical3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Dawesville (South West), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades18.9%

Professionals15.1%

Community & personal service13.4%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Machinery operators & drivers10.5%

Managers10.1%

Labourers9.8%

Sales workers9.5%

Nearby areas

Mandurah (South West)Warnbro (South Metropolitan)Rockingham (South Metropolitan)Baldivis (South Metropolitan)Murray-Wellington (South West)Kwinana (South Metropolitan)Cockburn (South Metropolitan)Darling Range (East Metropolitan)

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