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Dunsborough

18 km²

Dunsborough is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a large population.

It's also marked by household incomes a little above the norm and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Dunsborough, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,182▼ -27.6%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +7.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over20.2%Children under 1521.6%People in a de facto relationship14.1%▲ +5.0%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) (25%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)25.9%

Older adults (45–64)25.0%

Children (0–14)21.6%

Seniors (65+)20.2%

Youth (15–24)7.4%

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%).

Australia71.1%

England8.2%

New Zealand2.5%

South Africa1.3%

Italy0.5%

India0.4%

Philippines0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

China0.1%

Ancestry

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

English47.7%

Australian39.2%

Irish11.1%

Scottish10.8%

German4.1%

Italian3.9%

Dutch1.9%

Chinese0.6%

Indian0.6%

Greek0.5%

Language

People using another language at home5.8%

Language used at home

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

English only87.3%

Italian0.5%

Mandarin0.3%

Greek0.2%

Hindi0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Vietnamese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion52.9%

Religious affiliation

In Dunsborough, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion58%
Christianity40%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1260.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher24.2%

Highest year of school

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1260.1%

Year 1018.4%

Year 1110.0%

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 degree26.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.3%

Postgraduate degree4.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II2.1%

Field of qualification

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce16.6%

Engineering & related13.3%

Health10.7%

Education10.3%

Society & culture8.3%

Architecture & building7.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Creative arts4.2%

Natural & physical sciences3.3%

Agriculture & environment3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$886▲ +54.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,772▲ +60.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,082▲ +49.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.7%

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–$1,49925.9%

Under $65011.8%

$4,000 or more9.7%

$3,000–$3,9999.0%

Personal income distribution

In Dunsborough, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49934.0%

Under $65033.3%

$1,500–$2,99918.3%

$3,000 or more6.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.8%People with a mental health condition6.3%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%).

None67.8%

One condition16.8%

Two conditions4.4%

Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

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

Arthritis7.5%

Mental health6.3%

Asthma6.0%

Other condition5.5%

Cancer3.1%

Heart disease3.0%

Diabetes2.2%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.9%People providing unpaid care9.4%People caring for children unpaid32.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▲ +4.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.4%People living alone20.9%▼ -22.5%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 (10%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families10%
Other families0%

Household size

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

2 people37.6%

1 person20.9%

4 people18.3%

3 people15.8%

5 people6.4%

6 or more1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,907▲ +25.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting21.3%Homes owned outright33.5%Separate (detached) houses89.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms92.5%▲ +14.9%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 (22%).

Owned with a mortgage43%
Owned outright34%
Rented22%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house89%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Dunsborough, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 52%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (6%).

4 bedrooms51.3%

3 bedrooms35.5%

5 or more5.6%

2 bedrooms5.3%

1 bedroom1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Dunsborough, the largest group is $350–$549 at 59%, followed by $550–$749 (17%) and $200–$349 (15%).

$350–$54956.1%

$550–$74916.1%

$200–$34914.0%

Under $2007.2%

$750 or more2.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Dunsborough, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,800–$2,99939.9%

$1,000–$1,79926.7%

Under $1,00015.6%

$3,000 or more13.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.9%▼ -85.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Dunsborough, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 49%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles49.1%

1 vehicle33.4%

3 vehicles12.0%

4 or more4.8%

No vehicle0.9%

How people get to work

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)59.1%

Worked at home12.2%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Walked2.2%

Bicycle1.1%

Bus1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.3%Recent arrivals from overseas9.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.9%Labour-force participation63.3%Employed full-time49.0%

Industries people work in

In Dunsborough, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 15%, followed by Construction (14%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Accommodation & food14.5%

Construction13.1%

Health care & social assistance9.8%

Retail trade8.7%

Education & training7.3%

Mining7.1%

Manufacturing6.8%

Professional & technical5.7%

Administrative & support4.4%

Other services3.3%

Occupations people work in

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

Technicians & trades20.4%

Professionals19.3%

Managers14.1%

Community & personal service11.3%

Labourers10.6%

Clerical & administrative9.3%

Sales workers9.2%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

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👥 Demographics & Identity