57 min drive to Midland + 5 min transfer + 41 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
51 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1521/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
0.0%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
78%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
9.1%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Dumbarton
Full-time 29.3%Part-time 13.7%Not in labour 57.0%
Dwelling Types
Dumbarton
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Dumbarton
Car 86.4%WFH 13.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
68.4%
England
4.5%
New Zealand
3.4%
South Africa
1.5%
Language at Home
English only
96.1%
Italian
1.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Dumbarton
Is Dumbarton safe?
Dumbarton has a safety score of 53/100, 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: Toodyay (37/100), Coondle (71/100), Northam (9/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Dumbarton?
Median weekly rent in Dumbarton is $675/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Toodyay ($538/wk), Coondle ($550/wk), Northam ($540/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Dumbarton from Perth CBD?
Dumbarton is 81 minutes by car, or 103 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Dumbarton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Dumbarton is $775K. For renters, median weekly rent is $675/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Toodyay ($620K), Coondle ($770K), Northam ($515K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/dumbarton
Dumbarton is a small suburb around 81 minutes' drive from central Perth with a population of 266. The median house price is $775k and rent of $675/week, 24% below the Perth metro median.
From Dumbarton, the CBD is a 81-minute drive away, and most residents drive (58%). The area has a safety score of 53/100, 1 point above the metro average of 52.
At 51, the median age is higher than average, and households earn $1,521/week.