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Dumberning WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dumberning WA is 193 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dumberning is $583 per week ($30,316 per year). Median rent in Dumberning is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Dumberning has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dumberning has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dumberning is $1,621.

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Dumberning Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dumberning Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$583/wk

$30,316 per year

#7330 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,621/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Dumberning Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (113) Female 42.6% (84)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

193 people · 131.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Dumberning 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)

Dumberning Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.0% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.0% 17 dwellings

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

Dumberning Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Dumberning Religion

No Religion

47.3%

Catholic

21.4%

Anglican

14.3%

Baptist

7.1%

Not stated

3.3%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Hinduism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dumberning Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

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

Dumberning Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Dumberning Employment

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Employed full-time

30.1% 43 people

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Employed part-time

19.6% 28 people

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Not in labour force

50.3% 72 people

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

Dumberning Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.4%

Bachelor Degree

30.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.3%

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

Dumberning Occupation

Managers

41.1%

Professionals

23.2%

Clerical & Administrative

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.1%

Community & Personal Service

7.1%

Labourers

5.4%

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

Dumberning Field of Study

Engineering

22.6%

Health

20.8%

Society & Culture

18.9%

Education

11.3%

Management & Commerce

9.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.4%

Creative Arts

7.5%

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

Dumberning Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dumberning Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.7%

$4,000+/wk

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dumberning Marital Status

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Married

48.0% 85

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Separated

3.4% 6

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Divorced

2.8% 5

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Widowed

2.3% 4

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Never married

43.5% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dumberning Ancestry

Australian

36.8%

English

33.1%

Irish

6.7%

Other

5.6%

South African

5.2%

Italian

3.7%

Scottish

3.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Filipino

1.5%

German

1.5%

Indian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dumberning School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

74.0%

Primary — Government

11.0%

Vocational Education

9.6%

Pre-school

5.5%

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

Dumberning Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 10

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 362

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

Dumberning Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

35.1% 61

—

Not a volunteer

64.9% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dumberning Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

45.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dumberning How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.8%

Did not go to work

20.3%

Car (passenger)

10.8%

Walked only

8.1%

Truck

4.1%

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

Dumberning Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.0%

2 vehicles

30.0%

3 vehicles

32.0%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Dumberning Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.3%

3 bedrooms

28.3%

4 bedrooms

53.3%

5 bedrooms

10.0%

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

Dumberning Population Mobility

22.0%

moved in the last year

45.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dumberning Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

374

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dumberning Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Dumberning Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

26.7%

$1-$149/wk

12.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dumberning Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

Couple — no children

39.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dumberning Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 8

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Never served

95.3% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dumberning Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.6% 14

—

Did not provide

91.4% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dumberning Children Ever Born

No children

49.2%

2 children

40.7%

3 children

10.2%

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

Dumberning When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2018

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

Dumberning Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.1%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

9.9%

30+ hours

8.7%

Did not do domestic work

19.9%

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

Dumberning Household Size

1 person

25.4%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

6.3%

4 persons

17.5%

5 persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dumberning Where Residents Moved From

Same address

142

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Dumberning Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.0%

Step family — no other children

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dumberning Schools

schools nearby

government

1000

avg ICSEA score

146

total students

Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Narrogin Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 146 students

1000

ICSEA

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

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Dumberning Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,974/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Dumberning

Your weekly income

≈ $8,554/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,574/wk

Rent share 20.3%

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Dumberning vs State & National Average

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Pop: 97 Income: $678/wk Rent: $68/wk

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Pop: 97 Income: $749/wk Rent: $209/wk

Muradup

Pop: 97 Income: $665/wk Rent: $255/wk

Pinwernying

Pop: 97 Income: $621/wk

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Pop: 98 Income: $933/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Pop: 98 Income: $875/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumberning

What is the population of Dumberning WA?

The population of Dumberning WA is 193 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Dumberning is ranked #7,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dumberning?

The median personal income in Dumberning WA is $583 per week, or $30,316 per year.The median household income is $1,974 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Dumberning is ranked #7,330 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dumberning?

Median rent in Dumberning WA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dumberning ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dumberning?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dumberning WA is $1,621. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dumberning?

The median age in Dumberning WA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dumberning a good suburb to live in?

Dumberning is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 193.The median income is $583/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 50436. All dollar figures in AUD.