Dalwallinu District High SchoolCombinedGovernment18
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
18
Reading
450
Writing
452
Numeracy
454
Grammar
441
Spelling
458
Administration
Fees
$250
Students
221
Ratio
11:1
Attend.
90%
Demographics
ICSEA
984
Gender
54%/46%
Indig.
6%
LBOTE
33%
Demographics & Census
36 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1887/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
2.1%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
62%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
4.7%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Dalwallinu
Full-time 33.0%Part-time 12.2%Unemployed 1.0%Not in labour 53.8%
Dwelling Types
Dalwallinu
House 89.8%Semi-detached 4.3%Other 5.9%
Commute Mode
Dalwallinu
Car 84.8%Walk 10.1%WFH 5.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.6%
Philippines
10.5%
England
3.3%
South Africa
2.1%
New Zealand
1.7%
Language at Home
English only
84.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Dalwallinu
Is Dalwallinu safe?
Dalwallinu has a safety score of 96/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wongan Hills (68/100), Moora (WA) (19/100), Goomalling (24/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Dalwallinu?
Median weekly rent in Dalwallinu is $502/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wongan Hills ($420/wk), Moora (WA) ($493/wk), Goomalling ($390/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Dalwallinu?
Dalwallinu has a school rating of 18/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Dalwallinu District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Dalwallinu affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Dalwallinu is $420K, up 48.3% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $502/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wongan Hills ($355K), Moora (WA) ($325K), Goomalling ($350K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/dalwallinu
Dalwallinu is a quiet wheatbelt town on the Great Northern Highway, defined by wheat paddocks, sprawling wattle, and spring wildflower displays that draw visitors from across WA. Dark skies bring stargazers and astronomy events. The pub anchors social life, a multicultural community adds unexpected depth, and the pace is unhurried, but life without a car here means you are genuinely cut off from the rest of the world. Property prices sit at a median of $420k and rent of $502/week, which is 59% below the Perth metro median.
Crime rates are well below average, and the 96/100 safety score sits 44 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. School quality is below the Perth average, with 1 school holding a combined 18/100 rating.
At a median age of 36, households here bring in $1,887/week.