Dalkeith at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,398
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Dalkeith.
The postcode for Dalkeith is 6009 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Dalkeith (6009) sits in the Perth region of Western Australia.
Dalkeith has roughly 4,398 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dalkeith scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dalkeith's population at 4,398, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,398
Median age
45
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$802/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
4,398
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dalkeith.
Local schools for Dalkeith
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Government School Catchment
Dalkeith Primary School
Nedlands Primary School
Freshwater Bay Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dalkeith.
- What is the Dalkeith postcode?
- Dalkeith is in the 6009 postcode, in WA, in the City of Perth region.
- Where is Dalkeith?
- Dalkeith is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6009. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Perth region.
- What is the average rent in Dalkeith?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $802.
- What schools are in Dalkeith?
- There are 20 schools serving Dalkeith on this page, including Dalkeith Primary School, Nedlands Primary School, Freshwater Bay Primary School.
- How walkable is Dalkeith?
- Dalkeith has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Dalkeith?
- Dalkeith is close to Nedlands, Crawley, Nedlands, Nedlands, Broadway Nedlands.
- What is the population of Dalkeith?
- The population of Dalkeith is approximately 4,398 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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