Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Dardanup WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dardanup, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dardanup WA is 588 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dardanup is $751 per week ($39,052 per year). Median rent in Dardanup is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Dardanup has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Dardanup has a population density of 84.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dardanup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dardanup is $1,625.

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Dardanup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dardanup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$751/wk

$39,052 per year

#4503 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dardanup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (307) Female 48.1% (285)

Population Density

84.3

people per km²

588 people · 7.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,960

Family income/wk

Dardanup Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dardanup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.1% 75 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.9% 103 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dardanup Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dardanup Religion

No Religion

48.2%

Catholic

22.7%

Anglican

13.2%

Not stated

7.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Buddhism

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dardanup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dardanup Employment

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Employed full-time

38.4% 163 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 93 people

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Unemployed

0.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

38.8% 165 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dardanup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.1%

Bachelor Degree

21.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Certificate I/II

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dardanup Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.2%

Professionals

18.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.0%

Managers

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Labourers

7.8%

Sales Workers

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dardanup Field of Study

Engineering

31.1%

Management & Commerce

13.0%

Society & Culture

12.4%

Education

11.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Health

9.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

Architecture & Building

2.1%

Information Technology

1.6%

Creative Arts

1.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dardanup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dardanup Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dardanup Marital Status

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Married

51.1% 242

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Separated

2.1% 10

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Divorced

11.8% 56

🕊️

Widowed

3.8% 18

👤

Never married

31.2% 148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dardanup Ancestry

English

33.6%

Australian

32.9%

Scottish

9.6%

Irish

8.6%

Italian

5.4%

Other

2.1%

German

2.0%

South African

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Dutch

1.2%

New Zealander

1.1%

Croatian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dardanup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.3%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Primary — Catholic

15.7%

Vocational Education

12.2%

Pre-school

11.3%

Secondary — Catholic

9.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Dardanup Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 78

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 1,079

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dardanup Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.1% 105

—

Not a volunteer

76.9% 350

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dardanup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

4.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

6.9%

$800-$999/mo

6.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dardanup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.9%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Walked only

3.7%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

Bus

2.6%

Other

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dardanup Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.8%

1 vehicle

27.5%

2 vehicles

46.8%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dardanup Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.9%

3 bedrooms

36.8%

4 bedrooms

48.4%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dardanup Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

35.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dardanup Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,135

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dardanup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Stroke

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dardanup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dardanup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.9%

Couple — no children

28.7%

Couple — no children under 15

14.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dardanup Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 8

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Never served

98.2% 441

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dardanup Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.2% 87

—

Did not provide

80.8% 365

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dardanup Children Ever Born

No children

26.7%

1 child

7.5%

2 children

35.8%

3 children

24.1%

4 children

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dardanup When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dardanup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dardanup Household Size

1 person

22.8%

2 persons

38.4%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dardanup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

498

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dardanup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.7%

Step family — no other children

18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dardanup Schools

schools nearby

government

1018

avg ICSEA score

416

total students

Our Lady of Lourdes School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 195 students

1032

ICSEA

Dardanup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 221 students

1004

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dardanup Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,701/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Dardanup

Your weekly income

≈ $7,371/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $1,416/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Dardanup vs State & National Average

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Pop: 296 Income: $876/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 299 Income: $704/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 302 Income: $782/wk Rent: $353/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dardanup

What is the population of Dardanup WA?

The population of Dardanup WA is 588 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 84.3 people per km².Dardanup is ranked #4,780 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dardanup?

The median personal income in Dardanup WA is $751 per week, or $39,052 per year.The median household income is $1,701 per week.Family income is $1,960 per week.Dardanup is ranked #4,503 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dardanup?

Median rent in Dardanup WA is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dardanup ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dardanup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dardanup WA is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dardanup?

The median age in Dardanup WA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dardanup a good suburb to live in?

Dardanup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 588.The median income is $751/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 50386. All dollar figures in AUD.