The size of Dawesley is approximately 7.1 square kilometres. The population of Dawesley in 2011 was 266 people. By 2016 the population was 242 showing a population decline of 9.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Dawesley is 50-59 years. Households in Dawesley are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Dawesley work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 90.7% of the homes in Dawesley were owner-occupied compared with 94.8% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $358,000.