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Dawesville, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Dawesville is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 5,473. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
5,473 Population 767/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$21,733 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$21,733 median income, 6.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Dawesville

Dawesville

Dawesville is a suburb of Mandurah, located adjacent to the Peel-Harvey Estuarine System south of Perth in Western Australia. The Dawesville Cut, a man-made canal built in 1994, is to the north of the suburb.

People

Population5,473
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density767/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,733
Per Capita$21,733
Unemployment6.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership84.8%
Housing Units2,189

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population5,473
Population Density767 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-32.6323°, 115.6290°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,733
Median Age43.0 years

About Dawesville

Dawesville is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 5,473. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Dawesville has a population of 5,473 with a density of 767 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,473
Total Population
767
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dawesville vs Australia Average

The median household income in Dawesville is $21,733, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,733 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $418, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 520 business establishments.

Income: Dawesville vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,733
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,733
Avg Weekly Wage$418

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)520

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dawesville is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 84.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,189 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.8%
Owner-Occupied84.8%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units2,189

Property Tax

Climate in Dawesville

Dawesville has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18.9° / 29.4° 18.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.8° 12.6
Mar 23°C / 73°F 18.2° / 27.8° 17.2
Apr 20°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.1° 37.5
May 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.1° 82.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.8° 117.7
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 10.7° / 17.5° 113.1
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.1° 94.1
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19.3° 64.3
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 13.6° / 22° 33.9
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.6° 25.0
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.2° 15.9
Dawesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density767/sq mi
Coordinates-32.6323°N, 115.6290°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 4, 2006.

May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 115 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 113 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 114 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 129 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 142 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 117 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 126 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.8 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in Coldest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest

Dawesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Dawesville

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ocean Road Primary School - - - -
Saint Damien’s Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dawesville

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
917TheWave - AAC+ 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Dawesville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mandurah Community Museum
Mandurah Peel Convention Centre

Libraries in Dawesville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Mandurah Library0.0
Mandurah TAFE Library0.0

Cafes in Dawesville

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Leprechaun

Gas Stations in Dawesville

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Breweries in Dawesville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boundary Island Brewery
Thorny Devil Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Dawesville

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dawesville

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Bunbury AirportBUYSmall Airport
Collie AirportCIESmall Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Midway-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip-Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip-Small Airport
Preston Field - Blair Howe-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport
Unknown Farm Strip-Small Airport
Wheeler Drome-Small Airport
Wheeler Field-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dawesville

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovas Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawesville

What is the population of Dawesville?

Dawesville has a population of 5,473 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 767 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dawesville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,733, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dawesville?

Dawesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

How is the job market in Dawesville?

The unemployment rate in Dawesville is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $418. There are 520 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dawesville?

The median home value in Dawesville is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 84.8%.

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