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Dunsborough
18 km²
A coastal setting defines Dunsborough, where a growing number of families and retirees live in large, detached homes. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is a well-off area where typical family incomes are high and university degrees are common. While it is a peaceful place, it remains heavily dependent on cars for daily needs.
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Families are common here, with 21.6% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 41, and the population shrank by 28% between 2011 and 2021.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 21.2% of residents were born overseas. This is among the highest proportions for similar areas, though still far below the Western Australian average.
English is the main language for 87.3% of the community. While 5.8% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.
More than half of residents (52.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has seen a significant rise of 22 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 60.1% of adults completing Year 12 and 24.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen sharply since 2011.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,082. This is consistent with the high level of education found in the community.
Residents are generally healthy, and the 22.8% with a long-term health condition is much lower than most areas. Only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 22.9% of people helping out—well above the national figure. Additionally, 32.2% of people provide unpaid care for children.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (59.1%), while those living alone are much less common than in other areas.
Large homes dominate the landscape, with 92.5% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is high, with a typical weekly cost of $450, which is well above the state average.
Car ownership is almost universal, as only 0.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here than in most similar areas, at 12.2%.
The population is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.
The local job market is very strong with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in accommodation and food services or construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, 95.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.