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Dampier WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dampier, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dampier WA is 1,282 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dampier is $1,698 per week ($88,296 per year). Median rent in Dampier is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Dampier has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dampier has a population density of 130.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Dampier is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dampier is $2,383.
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Dampier Population
Dampier Median Income & Rent
Dampier Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dampier Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dampier Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dampier Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dampier Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dampier Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dampier Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Dampier Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dampier Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dampier Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dampier Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dampier Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dampier Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dampier Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dampier Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dampier School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dampier Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dampier Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dampier Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Dampier How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dampier Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dampier Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dampier Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dampier Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dampier Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dampier Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dampier Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dampier Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dampier Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dampier Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dampier When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dampier Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dampier Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dampier Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dampier Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dampier Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dampier
What is the population of Dampier WA?
The population of Dampier WA is 1,282 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 130.5 people per km².Dampier is ranked #3,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Dampier?
The median personal income in Dampier WA is $1,698 per week, or $88,296 per year.The median household income is $3,664 per week.Family income is $3,941 per week.Dampier is ranked #48 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Dampier?
Median rent in Dampier WA is $480 per week ($2,080 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dampier ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Dampier?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dampier WA is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dampier?
The median age in Dampier WA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dampier a good suburb to live in?
Dampier is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,282.The median income is $1,698/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50378. All dollar figures in AUD.