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Dumbleyung WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dumbleyung WA is 299 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dumbleyung is $704 per week ($36,608 per year). Median rent in Dumbleyung is $150 per week ($650 per month). Dumbleyung has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Dumbleyung has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dumbleyung is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dumbleyung is $500.

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Dumbleyung Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dumbleyung Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$704/wk

$36,608 per year

#5420 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$500/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Dumbleyung Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (145) Female 52.0% (157)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

299 people · 255.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,517

Family income/wk

Dumbleyung 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dumbleyung Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.4% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.6% 21 dwellings

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

Dumbleyung Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

8.3%

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

Dumbleyung Religion

No Religion

51.2%

Not stated

21.4%

Anglican

9.7%

Catholic

8.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dumbleyung Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Dumbleyung Employment

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Employed full-time

35.4% 69 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 40 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 10 people

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Not in labour force

39.0% 76 people

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

Dumbleyung Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.7%

Certificate I/II

12.0%

Bachelor Degree

6.7%

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

Dumbleyung Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.1%

Managers

15.8%

Professionals

15.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

15.8%

Labourers

15.8%

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

Dumbleyung Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.3%

Engineering

18.2%

Health

13.6%

Agriculture & Environment

13.6%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Society & Culture

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

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

Dumbleyung Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dumbleyung Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

12.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dumbleyung Marital Status

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Married

47.2% 117

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Separated

4.8% 12

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Divorced

11.7% 29

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Widowed

4.8% 12

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Never married

31.5% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dumbleyung Ancestry

Australian

37.5%

English

31.4%

Scottish

6.7%

Irish

6.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.8%

Other

3.5%

German

2.6%

Filipino

2.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Maori

1.5%

New Zealander

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dumbleyung School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.1%

Pre-school

22.2%

Vocational Education

18.5%

Secondary — Government

11.1%

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

Dumbleyung Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.6% 37

✅

No need for assistance

92.4% 451

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

Dumbleyung Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.2% 51

—

Not a volunteer

73.8% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dumbleyung Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

31.3%

$300-$449/mo

25.0%

$450-$599/mo

18.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dumbleyung How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.8%

Walked only

19.5%

Did not go to work

8.0%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

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

Dumbleyung Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

41.4%

3 vehicles

9.9%

4+ vehicles

12.6%

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

Dumbleyung Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.6%

2 bedrooms

19.7%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

5 bedrooms

2.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.4%

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

Dumbleyung Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

30.4%

moved in the last 5 years

7.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dumbleyung Indigenous Population

8.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

453

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dumbleyung Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Dumbleyung Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

18.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dumbleyung Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.4%

Couple — children under 15

42.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Couple — no children under 15

2.4%

One parent — children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dumbleyung Military Service

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Previously served

9.4% 19

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Never served

90.6% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dumbleyung Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 25

—

Did not provide

87.2% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dumbleyung Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

1 child

3.8%

2 children

27.5%

3 children

28.7%

4 children

12.5%

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

Dumbleyung When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Dumbleyung Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

10.8%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

26.7%

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

Dumbleyung Household Size

1 person

36.8%

2 persons

38.4%

3 persons

8.0%

4 persons

13.6%

5 persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dumbleyung Where Residents Moved From

Same address

208

Moved from WA

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

Dumbleyung Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

54.5%

Step family — no other children

27.3%

Blended family — no other children

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dumbleyung Schools

schools nearby

government

1007

avg ICSEA score

total students

Dumbleyung Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 58 students

1007

ICSEA

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

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Dumbleyung Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,146/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Dumbleyung

Your weekly income

≈ $4,966/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $996/wk

Rent share 13.1%

Dumbleyung vs State & National Average

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Pop: 150 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 150 Income: $384/wk Rent: $100/wk

Wellington Mill

Pop: 151 Income: $1,069/wk Rent: $305/wk

Nungarin

Pop: 152 Income: $556/wk Rent: $88/wk

Crossman

Pop: 153 Income: $855/wk Rent: $302/wk

Treeton

Pop: 153 Income: $939/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumbleyung

What is the population of Dumbleyung WA?

The population of Dumbleyung WA is 299 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Dumbleyung is ranked #6,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dumbleyung?

The median personal income in Dumbleyung WA is $704 per week, or $36,608 per year.The median household income is $1,146 per week.Family income is $1,517 per week.Dumbleyung is ranked #5,420 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dumbleyung?

Median rent in Dumbleyung WA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dumbleyung ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dumbleyung?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dumbleyung WA is $500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dumbleyung?

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

Is Dumbleyung a good suburb to live in?

Dumbleyung is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 299.The median income is $704/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 50437. All dollar figures in AUD.