Dunsborough

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 41. However, it also has a significant number of children, with 21.9% of the population under 15, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and while 21.4% were born overseas—higher than in many similar areas—this is far below the Western Australian average.

English is the primary language for 86.8% of the population. Those using another language at home (6.1%) are far fewer than the state and national figures.

A majority of residents (53.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Dunsborough is highly educated, with 24.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60.2% having completed Year 12, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Personal incomes are generally strong, with the typical weekly pay of $883 sitting above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 13.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents enjoy good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (23.0%) or needing help with daily activities (2.4%) compared to the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 22.8% of people volunteering, well above the state and national figures. There is also a very high rate of unpaid childcare (32.4%), likely linked to the large number of children in the area.

First Nations residents in Dunsborough have a Year 12 completion rate of 53.8%, which is far above the state average of 32.5%. Personal incomes for this group are also far above the national figure.

Families are common here, with 58.7% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is much higher than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $450.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. About 12.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is quite dynamic, with 45.7% of people having moved house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

While the unemployment rate is low at 2.1%, full-time employment (49.2%) is far below the state average. Many locals work in accommodation and food services or construction.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. While most homes are near public transport, very few are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.