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, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 50,104 people. This reflects an increase of 12,407 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 37,697 people in the Baldivis statistical area (Lv2). The change is inferred from the resident population of 45,925 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and an additional 3,107 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 573 persons per square kilometer. Baldivis's growth rate of 32.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 43.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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). A significant population increase is forecast for the Baldivis (SA2), with an expected expansion of 16,441 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 24.5% 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, Baldivis averaged around 865 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 4,325 homes were approved, with an additional 603 approved so far in FY-26. This translates to about 2.1 people moving to the area annually for each new home constructed over these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $360,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This year, $5.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Comparatively, Baldivis has 143.0% more new home approvals per person than Greater Perth, offering buyers ample choice. This activity is significantly higher than national levels, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. The majority of new building activity consists of detached dwellings (97.0%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 3.0%, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking space.

With around 40 people per dwelling approval, Baldivis exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 12,262 residents through to 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, creating favorable 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 that may affect the area. Notable projects include Millars Landing, North East Baldivis District Structure Plan - Precinct 1 (MRS Amendment 1427/57), Greenlea Estate, and Baldivis Parks. The following list details those likely to be 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, prominent essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 3.8%, and estimated employment growth of 4.4% in the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025, there are 26,532 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 0.2% lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is higher at 70.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Mining shows strong specialization, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.7% of Baldivis's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4%, labour force by 5.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal rise in unemployment. Statewide, WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts project growth of 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% in five years and 12.7% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Baldivis had a median taxpayer income of $63,341 and an average of $75,429. This is higher than national averages. Greater Perth had a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to September 2025 (an estimated increase of 9.62%), current estimates for Baldivis would be approximately $69,434 (median) and $82,685 (average). Census data shows that incomes in Baldivis cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Distribution data reveals that 39.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing costs consume 16.7% of income in Baldivis. Despite high housing costs, disposable income ranks at the 71st percentile nationally. The SEIFA income ranking places Baldivis in the 5th decile.

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

Baldivis' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 90.5% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baldivis was at 16.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.9% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baldivis was $1,900, higher than Perth metro's $1,733. Median weekly rent in Baldivis was $360, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Baldivis' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents lower at $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households making up 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the 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, with 34.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Baldivis has 168 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 1,633 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average located just 281 meters from the nearest stop.

Each route operates an average of 233 trips per day, which translates to approximately nine 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, particularly among younger cohorts with a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~28,634 people). The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.9 and 8.2% of residents respectively, while 73.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 68.5% across Greater Perth. As of 2021, 10.1% of Baldivis' residents were aged 65 and over (5,060 people), which is lower than the 15.6% figure in Greater Perth.

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

Baldivis had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 11.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Baldivis, making up 41.2% of its population. The category 'Other' had an overrepresentation in Baldivis, comprising 1.2% of the population compared to 0.7% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.4%), Australian (24.5%), and Other (8.2%). There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori was overrepresented at 2.7% compared to 2.0% regionally, South African at 1.6% compared to 1.1%, and New Zealand at 1.4% compared to 1.2%.

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

Baldivis's median age at 31 years is notably lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Baldivis has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.6%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15-24 increased from 12.1% to 13.6%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 17.0% to 15.0%. The 0-4 age group decreased from 9.0% to 7.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Baldivis's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 2,364 people (40%) from 5,862 to 8,227. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort is projected to remain unchanged with a growth of 0% (40 people).