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Dalyellup
16 km²
A growing population marks the recent trajectory of Dalyellup, which has added about 772 people since 2016. This is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 34, far younger than the national figure. It is primarily a place for young families, with a very high proportion of children and large detached homes. This youthful character is reflected in the high number of parents caring for children and a workforce with a strong participation rate.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is much younger than most, with the typical resident aged 34 and children under 15 making up 25% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.7%, which is well below the Australian average.
About 26.8% of residents were born overseas, which is roughly the same as the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 44.3%, followed by Australian at 36.1%.
Most people use only English at home (82.3%), and the proportion of people using another language (13.4%) is well below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.
People with no religion make up 47.4% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This figure has risen by 11 points since 2016.
About 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also well below the national figure, sitting at 54.7%.
The community is relatively well-off, with a typical weekly family income of $2,286 and personal incomes that are higher than most similar areas. Household income has risen, with 23.6% of homes now earning $3,000 or more a week.
Residents generally enjoy good health; only 3.8% need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also slightly less common here than across Australia.
Family life is a major focus here, with 35.1% of people caring for children unpaid, a rate well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also more common than in most areas.
The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures of 24. Unemployment for this group is 9.8%, well below the national rate of 12.3%.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.2% of families.
Dalyellup is dominated by separate houses (94.8%) and large homes; 92.8% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%. However, very few people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the country.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 69.9% of workers driving to work and only 1.7% using public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 4.0%, which is far below the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.5% of residents moving in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. This figure has fallen since 2016.
Job participation is very strong, with 70.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industry is health care and social assistance.
The area is rated as having good access to money and resources, ranking in the top 20% of similar areas. Population growth has been strong, rising by 9.3% since 2021.
The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 23.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is also far above the state figure.
While almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area lacks local health services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such facilities.