Derby-West Kimberley

Dampier Peninsula

WA6725

Dampier Peninsula at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,051

Median age 30

The brief

What to know about Dampier Peninsula.

Dampier Peninsula (6725) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Dampier Peninsula has roughly 1,051 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Dampier Peninsula scores 0/100 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Dampier Peninsula's population at 1,051, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (5% own, 77% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,051

Median age

30

Family households

72%

Lone person

26%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$120/wk

Owner occupied

5%

Renter occupied

77%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,051

Median age: 30

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Dampier Peninsula.

Local schools for Dampier Peninsula

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Sacred Heart School

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Frequently asked

About Dampier Peninsula.

What is the Dampier Peninsula postcode?
Dampier Peninsula is in the 6725 postcode, in WA, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
What is the average rent in Dampier Peninsula?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $120.
What schools are in Dampier Peninsula?
There are 1 schools serving Dampier Peninsula on this page, including Sacred Heart School.
How walkable is Dampier Peninsula?
Dampier Peninsula has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What is the population of Dampier Peninsula?
Dampier Peninsula has approximately 1,051 residents. The median age is 30.

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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