Full-time 38.8%Part-time 12.5%Unemployed 1.3%Not in labour 47.4%
Dwelling Types
Dampier
House 84.5%Semi-detached 3.9%Flat/Unit 6.4%Other 5.2%
Commute Mode
Dampier
Car 89.7%Transit 0.5%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 4.6%WFH 4.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.6%
England
3.4%
New Zealand
3.4%
South Africa
1.0%
Philippines
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
96.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Dampier
Is Dampier safe?
Dampier has a safety score of 61/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nickol (19/100), Baynton (WA) (38/100), Millars Well (8/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Dampier?
Median weekly rent in Dampier is $1575/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nickol ($1425/wk), Baynton (WA) ($1750/wk), Millars Well ($1300/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Dampier?
Dampier has a school rating of 46/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Dampier Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Dampier affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Dampier is $940K, up 22.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $420K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1575/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nickol ($682K), Baynton (WA) ($859K), Millars Well ($651K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/dampier
Dampier is a small, tight-knit port town on WA's Pilbara coast, built around iron ore export and the resource industry. Laidback by reputation, old-timers recall an unhurried life of bare feet and salt air, it retains genuine community spirit through local events and a strong coastal identity. Beaches, marine reserves, and the surrounding archipelago make it appealing for outdoors lovers. The trade-offs are real: it is remote, expensive, car-dependent, and light on services. The typical house sells for around $940k and rent of $1575/week, placing it 8% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 61/100, the area is 9 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 46/100, above average.
The median age is 35, with households earning $3,664/week.