Full-time 24.0%Part-time 15.2%Unemployed 1.7%Not in labour 59.1%
Dwelling Types
Dowerin
House 93.5%Semi-detached 2.2%Other 4.3%
Commute Mode
Dowerin
Car 79.5%Walk 8.3%WFH 12.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
81.0%
England
4.4%
South Africa
1.1%
Philippines
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
99.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Dowerin
Is Dowerin safe?
Dowerin has a safety score of 56/100, which is around 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Goomalling (24/100), Cunderdin (38/100), Wongan Hills (68/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Dowerin?
Median weekly rent in Dowerin is $525/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Goomalling ($390/wk), Cunderdin ($410/wk), Wongan Hills ($420/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Dowerin?
Dowerin has a school rating of 53/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Dowerin District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Dowerin affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Dowerin is $250K, down 8.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $525/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Goomalling ($350K), Cunderdin ($360K), Wongan Hills ($355K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/dowerin
Dowerin is a small suburb around 140 km from central Perth with a population of 436. The typical house sells for around $250k and rent of $525/week, placing it 75% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 56/100, the area is 4 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 53/100, above average.
The median age is 46, with households earning $1,103/week.