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Dawesley SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dawesley, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dawesley SA is 316 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dawesley is $904 per week ($47,008 per year). Median rent in Dawesley is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Dawesley has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Dawesley has a population density of 44.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Dawesley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dawesley is $1,855.
There were 2 recorded offences in Dawesley in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).
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Dawesley Population
Dawesley Median Income & Rent
Dawesley Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dawesley Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dawesley Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dawesley Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dawesley Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dawesley Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dawesley Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dawesley Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dawesley Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dawesley Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dawesley Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dawesley Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dawesley Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dawesley Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dawesley School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dawesley Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dawesley Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dawesley Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Dawesley How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dawesley Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dawesley Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dawesley Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dawesley Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dawesley Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dawesley Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dawesley Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dawesley Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dawesley Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dawesley Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dawesley When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dawesley Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dawesley Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dawesley Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dawesley Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dawesley Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Dawesley Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawesley
What is the population of Dawesley SA?
The population of Dawesley SA is 316 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 44.5 people per km².Dawesley is ranked #5,905 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Dawesley?
The median personal income in Dawesley SA is $904 per week, or $47,008 per year.The median household income is $1,949 per week.Family income is $2,160 per week.Dawesley is ranked #2,079 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Dawesley?
Median rent in Dawesley SA is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dawesley ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Dawesley?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dawesley SA is $1,855. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dawesley?
The median age in Dawesley SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dawesley a good suburb to live in?
Dawesley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 316.The median income is $904/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40355. All dollar figures in AUD.