Attadale

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Attadale's population is estimated at around 7,164. This reflects an increase of 526 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,638. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 7,090 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in Jun 2024 and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,303 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Attadale has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for national statistical areas. By 2041, Attadale is projected to expand by 1,022 persons, reflecting a total increase of 15.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Attadale when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Attadale had around 22 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 110 homes were approved, with another 6 approved in FY-26 so far. Each year, an average of 5.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five years.

This indicates supply is substantially lagging demand, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $724,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $6.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to Greater Perth, where Attadale records markedly lower building activity (50.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's new development consists of 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% attached dwellings, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

As of now, there are approximately 421 people per dwelling approval in Attadale, reflecting an established area. Future projections estimate Attadale will add 1,112 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Attadale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Attadale Private Hospital Expansion, Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment, Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade, and The Point Attadale. Below is a list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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

Attadale has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%. There are 4,176 residents employed currently, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, below Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with a share 1.4 times the regional level. Public administration & safety has lower representation at 4.5% versus the regional average of 6.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, labour force by 4.5%, raising unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.6% compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Attadale is exceptionally high nationally. The median assessed income is $66,788 while the average income stands at $101,869. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,213 (median) and $111,669 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Attadale, between the 84th and 90th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 33.2% of locals (2,378 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike regional trends where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A significant 44.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

The dwelling structure in Attadale, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.1% houses and 24.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro'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 was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,200. The median weekly rent in Attadale was $425, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Attadale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 24.4%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with 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

In Attadale, 42.5% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding the Western Australian (WA) average of 27.9% and the SA4 region's average of 28.6%. This high educational attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 28.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (16.5%). Educational participation is notable, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes secondary education at 11.3%, primary education at 9.3%, and tertiary education at 6.6%.

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

Transport analysis in Attadale shows 29 active public transport stops operating. These are served by 11 different bus routes, offering a total of 1,670 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents usually located 231 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 238 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 57 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 (4,845 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.3 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A total of 73.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.5% across Greater Perth. Attadale has 19.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,418 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 slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Attadale's population showed higher-than-average linguistic diversity, with 11.2% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the Greater Perth average of 31.4%. Additionally, 27.9% of Attadale residents were born overseas, contrasting with the regional average of 30.6%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Attadale, practiced by 59.0%, slightly higher than the Greater Perth figure of 50.2%.

The top three ancestry groups in Attadale were English (29.4%), Australian (22.9%), and Irish (8.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 1.1%, South African at 1.2% versus 0.9%, and Welsh at 0.8% against 0.7%.

Attadale hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Attadale is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 years make up a significant portion at 14.1%, while those aged 25-34 years are relatively smaller at 7.0%. From 2021 to present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 13.5% to 15.5%, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 14.5% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate substantial shifts in Attadale's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise significantly, increasing by 63% from 522 to 853 people. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.