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Dulwich SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dulwich, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dulwich SA is 1,659 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dulwich is $1,036 per week ($53,872 per year). Median rent in Dulwich is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Dulwich has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Dulwich has a population density of 2780.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Dulwich is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dulwich is $2,600.
There were 15 recorded offences in Dulwich in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).
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Dulwich Population
Dulwich Median Income & Rent
Dulwich Demographics
Gender Split
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Dulwich Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dulwich Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dulwich Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dulwich Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dulwich Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dulwich Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Dulwich Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dulwich Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dulwich Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dulwich Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dulwich Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dulwich Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dulwich Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dulwich Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dulwich School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dulwich Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dulwich Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dulwich Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Dulwich How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dulwich Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dulwich Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dulwich Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dulwich Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dulwich Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dulwich Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dulwich Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dulwich Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dulwich Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dulwich Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dulwich When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dulwich Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dulwich Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dulwich Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dulwich Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dulwich Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Dulwich Schools
Showing 15 of 39 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dulwich
What is the population of Dulwich SA?
The population of Dulwich SA is 1,659 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2780.8 people per km².Dulwich is ranked #3,273 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Dulwich?
The median personal income in Dulwich SA is $1,036 per week, or $53,872 per year.The median household income is $2,101 per week.Family income is $3,230 per week.Dulwich is ranked #1,001 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Dulwich?
Median rent in Dulwich SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dulwich ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Dulwich?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dulwich SA is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dulwich?
The median age in Dulwich SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dulwich a good suburb to live in?
Dulwich is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,659.The median income is $1,036/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 40379. All dollar figures in AUD.