Toodyay
Dumbarton
Dumbarton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
266
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Dumbarton.
Dumbarton (6566) sits in the Toodyay region of Western Australia.
Dumbarton has roughly 266 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Dumbarton 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.
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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dumbarton's population at 266, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
266
Median age
51
Family households
71%
Lone person
23%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$312/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
266
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dumbarton.
Local schools for Dumbarton
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Government School Catchment
Toodyay District High School
Avonvale Education Support Centre
Avonvale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Dumbarton.
- What is the Dumbarton postcode?
- Dumbarton is in the 6566 postcode, in WA, in the Toodyay region.
- What is the average rent in Dumbarton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $312.
- What schools are in Dumbarton?
- There are 8 schools serving Dumbarton on this page, including Toodyay District High School, Avonvale Education Support Centre, Avonvale Primary School.
- How walkable is Dumbarton?
- Dumbarton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dumbarton?
- Dumbarton is close to Toodyay, Nunile, Hoddys Well, West Toodyay, Coondle.
- What is the population of Dumbarton?
- Dumbarton has approximately 266 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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