St Damien's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryCatholic66
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
66
Reading
445
Writing
444
Numeracy
456
Grammar
450
Spelling
452
Administration
Students
416
Ratio
18:1
Attend.
91%
Demographics
ICSEA
1028
Gender
50%/50%
Indig.
4%
LBOTE
7%
Ocean Road Primary SchoolPrimaryGovernment11
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
11
Reading
387
Writing
403
Numeracy
397
Grammar
378
Spelling
384
Administration
Students
624
Ratio
17:1
Attend.
88%
Demographics
ICSEA
964
Gender
50%/50%
Indig.
6%
LBOTE
9%
Location & Travel
0 min(89.0 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
23 min drive to Mandurah + 5 min transfer + 63 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
43 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1469/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
6.6%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
83%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
7.6%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Dawesville
Full-time 22.7%Part-time 15.8%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 58.6%
Dwelling Types
Dawesville
House 94.1%Semi-detached 2.1%Flat/Unit 1.8%Other 2.0%
Commute Mode
Dawesville
Car 83.8%Transit 5.2%Walk 0.8%WFH 10.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
69.1%
England
12.7%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.8%
Philippines
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
94.9%
Spanish
0.1%
Hindi
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Dawesville
Is Dawesville safe?
Dawesville has a safety score of 52/100, which is around 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wannanup (69/100), Falcon (46/100), Bouvard (62/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Dawesville?
Median weekly rent in Dawesville is $630/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wannanup ($675/wk), Falcon ($580/wk), Bouvard ($575/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Dawesville?
Dawesville has a school rating of 39/100 across 2 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include St Damien's Catholic Primary School (Primary), Ocean Road Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Dawesville from Perth CBD?
Dawesville is 72 minutes by car, or 106 minutes by public transport, or 91 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Dawesville affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Dawesville is $860K, up 17.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $963K. For renters, median weekly rent is $630/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wannanup ($975K), Falcon ($800K), Bouvard ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
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Dawesville is a quiet coastal suburb south of Mandurah, defined by the famous Dawesville Cut, an estuary channel that draws wildlife including dolphins and whales. Canal estates and beach access appeal to retirees and sea-changers, but the suburb sits at Perth's urban fringe with minimal services, poor public transport, and recurring flooding concerns. Planned social housing and long commutes are top-of-mind for residents and investors.
Median property values reach $860k and rent of $630/week, 16% below the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 72-minute drive to the CBD (106 min on public transport), where most residents drive (62%). The local safety score of 52/100 comes in 0 points above the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 39/100, around average. Demographically, the median age sits at 43 and household income at $1,469/week.
“Perth has the honour of being the world's longest city. Almost 150 kilometres from Two Rocks to Dawesville.”— 128 upvotes in community discussion