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Dardanup West WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dardanup West WA is 669 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dardanup West is $826 per week ($42,952 per year). Median rent in Dardanup West is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Dardanup West has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Dardanup West has a population density of 36.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dardanup West is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dardanup West is $1,896.

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Dardanup West Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dardanup West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$826/wk

$42,952 per year

#3160 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,896/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dardanup West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (350) Female 47.6% (318)

Population Density

36.7

people per km²

669 people · 18.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,488

Family income/wk

Dardanup West 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 West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.1% 99 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.9% 111 dwellings

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

Dardanup West Country of Birth

Australia

90.5%

England

9.5%

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

Dardanup West Religion

No Religion

47.7%

Catholic

17.0%

Anglican

14.6%

Not stated

12.8%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Baptist

1.6%

Salvation Army

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dardanup West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Dardanup West Languages Spoken at Home

French

40.0%

Turkish

30.0%

Other

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Dardanup West Employment

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Employed full-time

43.0% 212 people

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Employed part-time

27.0% 133 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 16 people

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Not in labour force

26.8% 132 people

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

Dardanup West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.3%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.5%

Postgraduate Degree

1.1%

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

Dardanup West Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Professionals

22.3%

Managers

13.8%

Labourers

9.7%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.5%

Sales Workers

4.0%

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

Dardanup West Field of Study

Engineering

28.5%

Management & Commerce

15.8%

Education

12.6%

Health

11.1%

Society & Culture

8.3%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

4.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

Dardanup West Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dardanup West Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.2%

$4,000+/wk

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dardanup West Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 322

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Separated

2.5% 14

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Divorced

9.0% 51

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Widowed

3.0% 17

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Never married

28.4% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dardanup West Ancestry

Australian

36.1%

English

36.0%

Irish

6.5%

Scottish

6.5%

Italian

4.4%

German

3.4%

Dutch

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Russian

0.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

French

0.7%

Maori

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dardanup West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

30.0%

Primary — Government

29.0%

Vocational Education

11.0%

Pre-school

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

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

Dardanup West Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.8% 46

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No need for assistance

96.2% 1,171

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

Dardanup West Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.5% 103

—

Not a volunteer

80.5% 426

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dardanup West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

3.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dardanup West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

16.1%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Truck

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Bus

0.9%

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

Dardanup West Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

13.1%

2 vehicles

33.9%

3 vehicles

28.4%

4+ vehicles

23.3%

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

Dardanup West Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.1%

2 bedrooms

3.4%

3 bedrooms

28.3%

4 bedrooms

53.6%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

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

Dardanup West Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

25.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dardanup West Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,225

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dardanup West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Dementia

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Dardanup West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dardanup West Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.8%

Couple — children under 15

35.8%

Couple — no children under 15

22.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

One parent — children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dardanup West Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 17

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Never served

96.8% 512

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dardanup West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 83

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Did not provide

84.3% 447

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dardanup West Children Ever Born

No children

21.9%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

34.3%

3 children

22.6%

4 children

9.4%

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

Dardanup West When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Dardanup West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

13.1%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Dardanup West Household Size

1 person

15.5%

2 persons

41.6%

3 persons

19.7%

4 persons

12.6%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dardanup West Where Residents Moved From

Same address

573

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Dardanup West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.1%

Step family — no other children

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dardanup West Schools

schools nearby

government

1032

avg ICSEA score

195

total students

Our Lady of Lourdes School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 195 students

1032

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 West Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,083/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Dardanup West

Your weekly income

≈ $9,026/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,783/wk

Rent share 14.4%

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Dardanup West vs State & National Average

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Pop: 336 Income: $716/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 340 Income: $556/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 342 Income: $670/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 344 Income: $833/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 351 Income: $548/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dardanup West

What is the population of Dardanup West WA?

The population of Dardanup West WA is 669 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 36.7 people per km².Dardanup West is ranked #4,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dardanup West?

The median personal income in Dardanup West WA is $826 per week, or $42,952 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,488 per week.Dardanup West is ranked #3,160 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dardanup West?

Median rent in Dardanup West WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dardanup West ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dardanup West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dardanup West WA is $1,896. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dardanup West?

The median age in Dardanup West WA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dardanup West a good suburb to live in?

Dardanup West is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 669.The median income is $826/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 50387. All dollar figures in AUD.