Located in Western Australia within the Mandurah local government area, Dawesville is a mid-sized suburb (postcode 6211). It is home to about 7,143 residents, with an established demographic and a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $76K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +3.4% year-on-year at the LGA level. WA employment has moved +1.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. WA also had 31 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 7 underway, and 16 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward mining and healthcare. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.
The median house price in Dawesville is $663,000, having climbed sharply by 18.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $470,000 (+38.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,842.
Dawesville is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 996, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 35 bus stops.
Looking at the investment signals, Dawesville shows a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($663K/$951K), which can point to relative value. The price-to-income ratio of 8.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +18.5% year-on-year. Population growth of +3.4% year-on-year points to strong growth demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.