Full-time 25.8%Part-time 16.1%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 55.4%
Dwelling Types
Dwellingup
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Dwellingup
Car 71.5%Transit 4.7%Bicycle 3.6%Walk 9.8%WFH 10.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.0%
England
7.4%
New Zealand
1.3%
Philippines
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
96.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Dwellingup
Is Dwellingup safe?
Dwellingup has a safety score of 50/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pinjarra (32/100), North Dandalup (50/100), Waroona (44/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Dwellingup?
Median weekly rent in Dwellingup is $450/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pinjarra ($588/wk), North Dandalup ($700/wk), Waroona ($550/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Dwellingup?
Dwellingup has a school rating of 59/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Dwellingup Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Dwellingup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Dwellingup is $768K, up 11.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $450/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pinjarra ($680K), North Dandalup ($1.3M), Waroona ($628K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/dwellingup
outdoorsy tourist eco_conscious sporty historic
Dwellingup is Perth's favourite forest escape, a small jarrah-country town where the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail draw hikers and mountain bikers year-round. Lane Poole Reserve offers some of the best camping in the South West, with the Murray River winding through ancient forest. The community punches well above its size on environmental battles, having seen off Rio Tinto and Alcoa mining bids. Expect wildlife, waterfalls and a quietly alternative local scene.
Houses here have a median value of $768k and rent of $450/week, 25% below the Perth metro median. Safety rates at 50/100, 2 points below the Perth metro average of 52. With 1 school scoring 59/100, education here is above average. The population has a median age of 49 and earns $1,343/week per household.
“Out camping near Dwellingup during the lightning storm over the weekend and scored this beautiful shot.”— 186 upvotes in community discussion