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Dardanup West Postcode
Western Australia
Located in Western Australia, Dardanup West is a locality approximately 161 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Dardanup West is 6236, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Dardanup West has a population of 669 (350 males, 318 females). The median age is 49 years.
The median weekly household income in Dardanup West is $2,083, with a median personal income of $826 per week.
The median weekly rent is $300 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,896.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (8), South Africa (8), and United States (7).
89.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Dardanup West shows 377 people employed (212 full-time, 133 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (61), technicians & trades (49), and managers (30).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Dardanup West has an IRSAD score of 1004 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Dardanup West covers an area of 18.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 37 persons per km².
Statistically, Dardanup West sits within the Bunbury area, part of the broader Bunbury region. It falls under the Dardanup local government area.
The federal electorate for Dardanup West is Forrest (Rural).
Dardanup West Details
| Postcode | 6236 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 669 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,083/week |
| Median Personal Income | $826/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,896 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 18.2 km² |
| Population Density | 37/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 237 |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.3980 |
| Longitude | 115.7208 |
| Distance from Perth | 161 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Bunbury |
| Local Government | Dardanup |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 100 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 81 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 123 (18.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 258 (38.6%) |
| 65+ years | 109 (16.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 53 (7.9%) |
| Arthritis | 28 (4.2%) |
| Asthma | 28 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 22 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 19 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 14 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 31 (13.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 80 (33.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 122 (51.7%) |