Baldivis

Baldivis lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Baldivis's population was estimated at 50,553 as of November 2025, based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This reflected an increase of 12,856 people (34.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 37,697. The change was inferred from the resident population of 45,925 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 3,107 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 578 persons per square kilometer. Baldivis's 34.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%) and that of the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 43.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast for Baldivis, with the suburb expected to expand by 16,441 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 23.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Baldivis was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Baldivis averaged around 865 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 4,325 homes were approved, with a further 392 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, on average, 2.1 people moved to Baldivis for each new home constructed, reflecting robust demand that underpins property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $360,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This year, $5.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Baldivis has 143.0% more new home approvals per person, providing ample choice for buyers. This activity is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity shows 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Baldivis's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 40 people per dwelling approval, Baldivis shows characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates that Baldivis is expected to grow by 11,813 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Baldivis has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include Millars Landing, Greenlea Estate, North East Baldivis District Structure Plan - Precinct 1 (MRS Amendment 1427/57), and Baldivis Parks, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Baldivis exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Baldivis has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate in Baldivis is 3.7%, which is 0.1% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. As of June 2025, there are 25,564 residents employed in Baldivis, with a workforce participation rate of 70.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Baldivis shows strong specialization in mining, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.7% of Baldivis's workforce compared to 8.2% in Greater Perth. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6% while the labour force increased by 5.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Baldivis's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on a 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 2022 shows Baldivis had a median income among taxpayers of $63,341 and an average of $75,429. This was higher than the national averages of $54,811 (median) and $71,226 (average). Comparing to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 (median) and $78,020 (average), Baldivis had a slightly lower median but a higher average income. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022 until September 2025, estimated incomes in Baldivis would be approximately $72,335 (median) and $86,140 (average). Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Baldivis are at the 72nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 39.0% of individuals in Baldivis earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is higher than the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income in Baldivis, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Baldivis is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Baldivis, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 90.5% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baldivis was at 16.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (60.9%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baldivis was $1,900, higher than Perth metro's $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Baldivis was $360, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Baldivis's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Baldivis features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.0% of all households, including 43.6% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Baldivis aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 16.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (33.5%). Educational participation is high at 34.4%, comprising 14.1% in primary, 9.6% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

The area has 13 schools serving 9,316 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1000) and balanced educational opportunities. These include 9 primary, 2 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools.

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

Baldivis has 164 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on six different routes. Together, these routes facilitate 1,788 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 282 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 255 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Baldivis's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Baldivis, with younger cohorts particularly showing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 57%, covering around 28,891 people. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.9% and 8.2% of residents respectively. Notably, 73.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.5% across Greater Perth. Baldivis has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 10.1% (5,105 people), compared to the broader Greater Perth region's 15.6%.

Baldivis was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Baldivis, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher linguistic diversity with 11.5% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home compared to most local areas. Overseas birth made up 33.5% of Baldivis' population. Christianity was the predominant religion in Baldivis, comprising 41.2%.

The 'Other' religious category was overrepresented in Baldivis at 1.2%, higher than Greater Perth's 0.7%. For ancestry, English (33.4%), Australian (24.5%), and Other (8.2%) were the top groups. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Maori (2.7% vs regional 2.0%), South African (1.6% vs 1.1%), and New Zealand (1.4% vs 1.2%).

Baldivis hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Baldivis's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Baldivis has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.6%). Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 12.1% to 13.6%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 17.0% to 15.0%. The proportion of residents aged 0-4 has also dropped, from 9.0% to 7.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Baldivis's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 39%, increasing from 5,914 to 8,227 people. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort is projected to decline by 33 people.