Irwin
Dongara
Dongara at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,393
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Dongara.
Dongara (6525) sits in the Irwin region of Western Australia.
Dongara has roughly 1,393 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Dongara scores 10/100 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 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dongara's population at 1,393, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,393
Median age
51
Family households
70%
Lone person
30%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
1,393
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dongara.
Local schools for Dongara
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Government School Catchment
Dongara District High School
Walkaway Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dongara.
- What is the Dongara postcode?
- Dongara is in the 6525 postcode, in WA, in the Irwin region.
- What is the average rent in Dongara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Dongara?
- There are 2 schools serving Dongara on this page, including Dongara District High School, Walkaway Primary School.
- How walkable is Dongara?
- Dongara has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Dongara?
- Dongara is close to Port Denison, Springfield, Bonniefield, Yardarino, Irwin.
- What is the population of Dongara?
- Dongara has approximately 1,393 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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