Dampier, WA 6713 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dampier is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6713, home to 1,282 residents with a balanced age mix.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,282
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $3,664 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,698 /week
- Median family income
- $3,941 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Karratha
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Dampier Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- High St After Church Rd
- Central Av After Hill Rd
- Central Av After East Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 590 resolvable premises in Dampier. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Node: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dampier?
Dampier (WA 6713) had 1,282 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Karratha local government area.
What is the median rent in Dampier?
The median advertised rent in Dampier is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dampier?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Dampier covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dampier Primary School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dampier?
Dampier is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dampier?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Dampier?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dampier centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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