Attadale

An assessment of population growth drivers in Attadale reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Attadale is around 7,267, reflecting a growth of 629 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,638. This increase represents a 9.5% change from the 2021 figure. AreaSearch estimated this resident population using the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density of Attadale is approximately 2,336 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. This growth rate exceeds the national average of 8.9%, indicating that Attadale has been a growth leader in the region since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data to estimate future population dynamics. According to these projections, the suburb of Attadale is expected to expand by 1,013 persons to reach a total population of 8,280 by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 13.8% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Attadale when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis shows Attadale averaged around 24 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 122 homes were approved, with another 7 in FY-26 so far. This averages to about 4.7 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing buyer competition. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $724,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY-26, there have been $1.8 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Perth, Attadale records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 57th percentile nationally, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations.

New development consists of 85% detached dwellings and 15% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character. There are approximately 270 people per dwelling approval, leaving room for growth. By 2041, Attadale is projected to grow by 1,000 residents. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population expands.

Attadale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of a region can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified eight such projects that could impact the area, including key ones like Attadale Private Hospital Expansion, Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment, Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade, and The Point Attadale. Below is a list of those deemed most relevant:.

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The exceptional employment performance in Attadale places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Attadale's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.0% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.6%. Residents' employment rate was 4,210 while the unemployment rate was 2.8% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Attadale was similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Major industries for residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area had a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Public administration & safety had limited presence at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 6.3%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.6%, labour force by 5.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in Sep-22, project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Attadale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Attadale's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Attadale's median income among taxpayers is $66,788 and the average income stands at $101,872, which compares to figures for Greater Perth of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $76,272 (median) and $116,338 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Attadale, between the 84th and 90th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 33.2% of locals (2,412 people) with weekly earnings of $4000 or more, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 44.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Attadale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Attadale, as per the latest Census evaluation, 75.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 24.9% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types of dwellings. This is compared to Perth metropolitan area's 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Attadale stood at 46.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.7% and rented ones at 17.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,200. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Attadale was $425, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Attadale's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 per week.

Attadale has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 75.6% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.4%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches the Greater Perth average.

Attadale demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Attadale is notably high, with 42.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage is evident by the following statistics: bachelor degrees lead at 28.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 16.5%. Educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.3% in secondary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Attadale's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,318 students, demonstrating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1133). The educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub with 31.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 19.6, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Analysis of public transport in Attadale indicates 29 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with 11 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 1,548 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 231 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 221 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop.

Attadale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Attadale, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (4915 people), compared to 65.2% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.3 and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 73.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.5% across Greater Perth.

The area has 19.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1438 people), which is lower than the 22.4% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Attadale was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Attadale's population, surveyed in 2016, showed 11.2% speaking a language other than English at home, higher than the Greater Perth average of 30.1%. Born overseas, 27.9% of Attadale residents compared to 34.5% regionally. Christianity dominated Attadale's religious landscape in 2016 with 59.0%, slightly above Greater Perth's 50.2%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the highest at 29.4%, followed by Australian at 22.9% and Irish at 8.4%. Notably, Croatian (1.5%) and South African (1.2%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 0.9% respectively. Welsh also showed a slight overrepresentation with 0.8% versus the regional average of 0.7%.

Attadale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Attadale is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 55-64 years comprise 14.1%, while those aged 25-34 years make up only 7.0% of the population, both figures being higher than in Greater Perth. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.5% to 15.5%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals aged 5-14 has decreased from 14.5% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Attadale's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 61% from 530 to 853 people. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 64% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.