Dalwallinu
WA 6609 · Dalwallinu
826 (2021) → 835 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dalwallinu is a declining suburb in Dalwallinu, WA 6609, about 202km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Dalwallinu are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 149km inland. Dalwallinu has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 29/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6609 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (10.53%), England (3.27%), South Africa (2.06%), New Zealand (1.69%), Ireland (0.61%)
Top languages: Tagalog (4.6%), Filipino (2.91%), Afrikaans (1.21%), Spanish (0.85%), French (0.73%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 970 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dalwallinu District High SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 984
- OneSchool Global WA - Dalwallinu CampusCombined · Independent
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dalwallinu
Is Dalwallinu safe?
Dalwallinu has a residential safety score of 29/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Dalwallinu from Perth CBD?
Dalwallinu is about 202.2 km from Perth CBD.
What schools are in Dalwallinu?
Dalwallinu has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 984 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dalwallinu?
Dalwallinu has a transport score of 0/100 and 1 bus stops.