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Dudley Park WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dudley Park WA is 6,957 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dudley Park is $590 per week ($30,680 per year). Median rent in Dudley Park is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Dudley Park has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Dudley Park has a population density of 977.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dudley Park is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dudley Park is $1,530.

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Dudley Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dudley Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$590/wk

$30,680 per year

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,530/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Dudley Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (3,285) Female 52.8% (3,675)

Population Density

977.6

people per km²

6,957 people · 7.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,524

Family income/wk

Dudley Park 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)

Dudley Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.9% 1,155 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.1% 876 dwellings

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

Dudley Park Country of Birth

Australia

83.1%

England

13.6%

India

1.5%

Germany

0.5%

China

0.4%

Indonesia

0.2%

Canada

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

Fiji

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

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

Dudley Park Religion

No Religion

43.4%

Catholic

19.8%

Anglican

19.2%

Not stated

8.2%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Baptist

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dudley Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Dudley Park Languages Spoken at Home

Other

20.4%

SAL Tot

17.0%

Afrikaans

15.6%

IAL Punjabi

10.9%

SAL Tagalog

10.2%

Italian

8.8%

Vietnamese

8.8%

Mandarin

8.2%

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

Dudley Park Employment

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Employed full-time

26.5% 1,449 people

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Employed part-time

18.0% 983 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 208 people

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Not in labour force

51.6% 2,819 people

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

Dudley Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.1%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

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

Dudley Park Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Professionals

18.4%

Community & Personal Service

17.5%

Managers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.1%

Labourers

7.7%

Sales Workers

6.9%

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

Dudley Park Field of Study

Engineering

22.1%

Management & Commerce

18.1%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Health

12.3%

Education

10.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.1%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Information Technology

1.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

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

Dudley Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

88.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dudley Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dudley Park Marital Status

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Married

46.9% 2,835

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Separated

3.9% 234

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Divorced

13.5% 814

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Widowed

9.1% 550

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Never married

26.7% 1,617

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dudley Park Ancestry

English

37.9%

Australian

27.7%

Scottish

8.2%

Irish

8.1%

Other

5.6%

German

2.5%

Italian

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Dutch

1.7%

Filipino

1.4%

Chinese

1.2%

New Zealander

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dudley Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.6%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

Vocational Education

15.0%

Secondary — Catholic

11.5%

Primary — Catholic

10.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Pre-school

7.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

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

Dudley Park Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.9% 1,308

✅

No need for assistance

90.1% 11,843

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

Dudley Park Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.4% 705

—

Not a volunteer

87.6% 4,979

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dudley Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

4.7%

$800-$999/mo

6.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dudley Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.0%

Did not go to work

15.4%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Other

2.8%

Train

1.9%

Bus

1.9%

Walked only

1.5%

Truck

0.8%

Bicycle

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

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

Dudley Park Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.4%

1 vehicle

42.7%

2 vehicles

36.2%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

4.6%

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

Dudley Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.2%

2 bedrooms

9.9%

3 bedrooms

42.3%

4 bedrooms

42.2%

5 bedrooms

3.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Dudley Park Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

44.9%

moved in the last 5 years

7.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dudley Park Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

374

Indigenous residents

12,878

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dudley Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

722

Arthritis

376

Heart disease

282

Diabetes

281

Asthma

234

Lung condition

207

Cancer

177

Stroke

109

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Dudley Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dudley Park Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.5%

Couple — children under 15

27.7%

Couple — no children under 15

12.6%

One parent — children under 15

10.2%

One parent — no children under 15

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dudley Park Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 9

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Previously served

5.0% 284

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Never served

94.8% 5,387

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dudley Park Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 745

—

Did not provide

86.8% 4,917

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dudley Park Children Ever Born

No children

23.9%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

32.8%

3 children

21.9%

4 children

7.3%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Dudley Park When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

125

1961–1970

325

1971–1980

242

1981–1990

213

1991–2000

133

2001–2010

413

2011–2015

268

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Dudley Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

30.6%

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

Dudley Park Household Size

1 person

29.9%

2 persons

43.1%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

3.9%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dudley Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,351

Moved from WA

788

Moved — same area (SA2)

135

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

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

Dudley Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.6%

Step family — no other children

20.2%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Intact family — other children present

1.7%

Other couple — children only

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dudley Park Schools

schools nearby

government

944

avg ICSEA score

4,026

total students

Mandurah Catholic College Catholic

Combined · PP-12 · 1,604 students

1030

ICSEA

Glencoe Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 422 students

970

ICSEA

Greenfields Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 427 students

928

ICSEA

Mandurah Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 285 students

918

ICSEA

Coodanup College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 886 students

911

ICSEA

Dudley Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 402 students

904

ICSEA

SMYL Community College - Davey Street Campus Independent

Secondary

Peel Language Development School - Mandurah Campus Government

Primary

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

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Dudley Park Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,193/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Dudley Park

Your weekly income

≈ $5,170/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $883/wk

Rent share 26.0%

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Dudley Park vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,541 Income: $733/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 3,600 Income: $812/wk Rent: $340/wk

Geographe

Pop: 3,622 Income: $677/wk Rent: $360/wk

Katanning

Pop: 3,637 Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 3,638 Income: $1,015/wk Rent: $365/wk

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Pop: 3,638 Income: $730/wk Rent: $465/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dudley Park

What is the population of Dudley Park WA?

The population of Dudley Park WA is 6,957 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 977.6 people per km².Dudley Park is ranked #1,070 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dudley Park?

The median personal income in Dudley Park WA is $590 per week, or $30,680 per year.The median household income is $1,193 per week.Family income is $1,524 per week.Dudley Park is ranked #7,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dudley Park?

Median rent in Dudley Park WA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 26.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Dudley Park ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dudley Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dudley Park WA is $1,530. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dudley Park?

The median age in Dudley Park WA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dudley Park a good suburb to live in?

Dudley Park is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 6,957.The median income is $590/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.0% 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: 50431. All dollar figures in AUD.