Dwellingup at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
524
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Dwellingup.
The postcode for Dwellingup is 6213 (WA).
Dwellingup (6213) sits in the Boddington region of Western Australia.
Dwellingup has roughly 524 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dwellingup scores 4/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dwellingup's population at 524, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
524
Median age
49
Family households
72%
Lone person
29%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$274/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
524
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dwellingup.
Local schools for Dwellingup
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Government School Catchment
Dwellingup Primary School
Waroona District High School
Non-Government Schools
Fairbridge College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dwellingup.
- What is the Dwellingup postcode?
- Dwellingup is in the 6213 postcode, in WA, in the Boddington region.
- Where is Dwellingup?
- Dwellingup is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6213, in the Boddington region.
- What is the average rent in Dwellingup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $274.
- What schools are in Dwellingup?
- There are 4 schools serving Dwellingup on this page, including Dwellingup Primary School, Fairbridge College, Waroona District High School.
- How walkable is Dwellingup?
- Dwellingup has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Dwellingup?
- Dwellingup is close to Holyoake, Teesdale, Etmilyn, Marrinup, Meelon.
- What is the population of Dwellingup?
- The population of Dwellingup is approximately 524 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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