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Dawesville sits on the southern edge of Mandurah around the Dawesville Channel and the Peel-Harvey Estuary. Life is centred on water-based recreation: ocean beaches, estuary shoreline and boat ramps attract anglers, boaters and people seeking a relaxed seaside lifestyle. Streets close to the water have canal-front and waterfront homes while inland areas contain modest suburban blocks and newer residential pockets. A small commercial strip, foreshore parks and community facilities meet everyday needs and road links make Mandurah’s shops and services easy to reach, so the suburb appeals to families, retirees and holiday home owners.

The community numbers 7,143, has a median age of 43 and is predominantly owner-occupied (84.7% of dwellings). Couples, both with and without children, form the large majority of families, so the population leans toward established households. Recent public works have delivered a second bridge with a shared path, foreshore upgrades, a new community centre and road improvements, and there is committed funding for the Peel Health Campus redevelopment alongside planning funding for a proposed new high school in Dawesville. Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a coastal suburb.

In Dawesville, housing costs sit notably above local incomes recorded at the most recent Census. A median house price of $945,000 works out to about 12.4 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which places buying well above what people locally earned then.

If you're renting, the average house rent of $620 a week would take about 42.2% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share of income. Whether that feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values climbed 18.0% over the past year in Dawesville, a strong rise in what houses are worth. House rents rose a more modest 3.3% over the same period, so capital growth has outpaced rental income growth on the house side this year. If rental income is your priority, the 3.3% rent change is the figure to focus on; if capital growth matters more, the 18.0% value change will be more relevant. Whether that balance makes Dawesville a suitable investment depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.