Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Baldivis has an estimated 52,209 residents, up 38.5% since the 2021 Census, with 19 projects tracked in Baldivis.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 43 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, the suburb of Baldivis is estimated to have around 52,209 residents as of Aug 2026. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, this figure is derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. It reflects an increase of 14,512 people (38.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 37,697 people.
Development activity and population drivers are well above average, supported by strong mortgage holder representation, a notable 35 to 44yo presence, an above-average household size, an elevated mining employment base, and a pronounced 5 to 14yo presence. Residents feature a high proportion of children, and the working age population is made up largely of family households and couples with children. The area enjoys high levels of income. In terms of population growth, the suburb ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 43 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, the suburb of Baldivis is estimated to have around 52,209 residents as of Aug 2026. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, this figure is derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. It reflects an increase of 14,512 people (38.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 37,697 people.
Development activity and population drivers are well above average, supported by strong mortgage holder representation, a notable 35 to 44yo presence, an above-average household size, an elevated mining employment base, and a pronounced 5 to 14yo presence. Residents feature a high proportion of children, and the working age population is made up largely of family households and couples with children. The area enjoys high levels of income. In terms of population growth, the suburb ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,252 in 2006 and 49,169 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 52,209 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 17.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 39%.
Baldivis ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for development activity and the 93rd for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Baldivis is $675 a week, up 5.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 7% below Greater Perth.
7% below Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $675 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Rockingham | $651 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Rockingham, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - South West | $717 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - South West, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
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Status of the 14 tracked applications: 5 approved, 8 under assessment, 1 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 19 projects in Baldivis (8 under construction) and 46 more in the surrounding area.
Greenlea Estate is a residential development featuring affordable lots with access to beaches, schools, shopping centres and landscaped parklands. The estate offers various releases including the Butterleaf Release with lots ranging from 260sqm to 420sqm, designed for residents seeking a connected community lifestyle in the growing suburb of Baldivis.
Latitude 32 Industry Zone is a masterplanned industrial area of more than 1,400 hectares about 27 kilometres south-west of the Perth CBD. The Flinders and Orion precincts are listed as fully sold, with Orion transforming former limestone quarries into an industrial estate for freight, logistics and fabrication.
Baldivis Grove is a residential house and land estate community by Frasers Property offering family-friendly housing options, modern amenities, and beautifully landscaped parklands. The final stages of open space are currently under construction.
Master-planned community in Baldivis featuring approximately 1,000 residential lots, eight parks with green open spaces, a proposed local shopping centre, and childcare facilities.
Millars Landing is a masterplanned residential community in Baldivis, Western Australia, delivering approximately 1,500 dwellings. Developed by Cedar Woods, the estate features large family-sized lots, established parks including the Steamrail Adventure Playground, walking trails along the historic Tramway Reserve, and future provision for a primary school…
Masterplanned residential estate by Parcel Property in Baldivis, WA, comprising 1,165 lots ranging from 188sqm to 510sqm+. The estate is now sold out, with over 900 families already living or building in the community.
Completed $116 million redevelopment and expansion of Stockland Baldivis Shopping Centre, expanding to approximately 28,000 sqm. Features full-line ALDI, Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, four mini-majors, over 70 specialty stores, and a main street restaurant precinct with over 1,400 parking spaces. Created 800 permanent retail jobs.
A 1,000-lot masterplanned community in South Baldivis developed by Spatial Property Group. The estate offers a range of homesites to suit families, first homebuyers and downsizers, and is planned to include a local shopping centre, retirement village, primary school and community centre.
Pike Road Estate is a new limited land release development currently under construction with development works finishing in late 2024 and titles anticipated in early 2025. The estate is located just south of Safety Bay Road in Baldivis and is centered around a large park which will be constructed in 2025.
Woodlands Baldivis is a premium land estate in southern Baldivis designed around retaining native Australian trees. It features large public open space with play structure, adventure zones and connection to 16km Baldivis Tramway wildlife corridor.
A major regional multipurpose facility featuring an indoor recreation centre with four courts, a district pavilion, and multiple playing fields. The final stage, completed in December 2025, added the Southern Pavilion, eight outdoor netball/basketball hardcourts, eight tennis courts, and a large outdoor recreation space.
Stargate Baldivis is a modern neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Woolworths, featuring 14 specialty stores including medical centre, pharmacy, newsagent, barbershop, fish and chips, and various retail outlets.
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Estimated completion year of the 31 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 13, 2027 3, 2028 5, 2029 1, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 3. 8 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 14 substantial development applications lodged in and around Baldivis over the period covered (about 1.8 years), 7 in the last 12 months; 8 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2024 (part year) 0, 2025 7, 2026 (to Oct) 7.
Key application 1, 102 (851, 831) Mandurah Road, Baldivis $6.5m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 14 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 1.8 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 7 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 21.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 95th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 895 | ABS building approvals | 99th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 5 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 1.8 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 8 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 1.8 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Baldivis include: Spires Private Estate (Construction); Greenlea Estate (Construction); Baldivis Parks (Construction); Baldivis Road Upgrades (Highbury Boulevard to Furioso Green) (Construction); and North East Baldivis District Structure Plan - Precinct 1 and Bulk Earthworks (Under Assessment). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Baldivis spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Baldivis higher than 98% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Baldivis area has seen 2,389 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Baldivis's current population of 52,209 has been supported by 895 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Baldivis has seen 21.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 39 people in the suburb of Baldivis, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Baldivis's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 895, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Baldivis has grown by approximately 11,257 people, while 4,476 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Baldivis lies within the top 7% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,209 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +38.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 598 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 44th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +5.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +5.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 37,697 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 14,512 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +6.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +6.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 87.32 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Baldivis was estimated to be approximately 52,209 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 49,169 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Baldivis has added approximately 14,512 people and shown a 38.50% increase from the 37,697 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Baldivis is estimated at 598 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Baldivis has shown a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Baldivis is driven by: Interstate migration (43.0%), Natural increase (29.0%), Overseas migration (28.000000000000004%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 43.0% of overall population gains.
Baldivis hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 7% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 7th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 23.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 30.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 31 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 7.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 16.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 3.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Baldivis at 31 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 31 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 31 years as at August 2026, Baldivis is 6 years younger than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 7 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Baldivis compared to the Greater Perth region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 16.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Baldivis compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 5.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Baldivis show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.9% vs 2.0%) and 75-84 year-olds (3.3% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 23.2% of the population in the suburb of Baldivis as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 9.5% of the population in the suburb of Baldivis as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 81% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $69,813 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 84th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $82,745 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,096 | 2021 Census, weekly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $941 | 2021 Census, weekly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 27.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,291 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 15.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Baldivis is approximately $74,728. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $69,813.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Baldivis is approximately $88,570. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $82,745.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Baldivis is approximately $74,728 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,813 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Baldivis is approximately $88,570 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $82,745 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Baldivis's households (~39.0% / 4,835 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Baldivis is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 39.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Baldivis is $2,096/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Baldivis is $2,291/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Baldivis is $941/wk.
The suburb of Baldivis's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Baldivis's median income among taxpayers is $69,813 and the average income stands at $82,745, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $64,047 and $84,609 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $74,728 (median) and $88,570 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Baldivis is $7,570 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Baldivis's disposable income is $7,570 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Baldivis has been broadly consistent with national averages.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 25,930 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 42,441 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 27,034 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Baldivis has approximately 25,930 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Baldivis stands at 4.1%, which is broadly in line with Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Baldivis is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (13.6% of employment), retail trade (10.0%), and construction (9.9%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 33.5% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include mining and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Baldivis has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Baldivis is 71.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Baldivis shows notable specialisation in mining, which employs 9.5% of the local workforce compared to 7.0% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Baldivis's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Baldivis sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 12.3% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 16.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 33.5% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 37.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 14.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
16.7% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Baldivis have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
37.8% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Baldivis have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Baldivis ranks in the 52th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Baldivis are: Certificate (33.5%), Bachelor Degree (12.3%), Advanced Diploma (12.1%).
34.4% of the population in the suburb of Baldivis is currently engaged in formal education, including 14.1% in primary school, 9.6% in secondary school, 3.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Baldivis is 1000, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 13 schools within the suburb of Baldivis, with a combined enrollment of approximately 9,316 students.
The suburb of Baldivis includes 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 combined schools.
Baldivis features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 16.7% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 43.6% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.2% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 12,397 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 17,169 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 81.0% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Baldivis had 12,397 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 38.5% to an estimated 17,169 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Baldivis is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 81.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (16.7%), group households (2.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 10,042 family households, couples with children account for 43.6% of all households, couples without children at home 24.2%, and single parent families 12.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Baldivis shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 81.0% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 16.7% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Baldivis have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 49.1% of the adult population are currently married, while 36.8% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 16.7% of all households in the suburb of Baldivis, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.4% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 33.5% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 11.5% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 88.5% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 82.3% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
Baldivis was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 11.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.5% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Baldivis, at 41.2% of people, although more residents (54.6%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Baldivis are English, comprising 33.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 24.5% of the population, and Other, comprising 8.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maori is notably overrepresented at 2.7% of Baldivis (vs 0.9% across Greater Perth), South African at 1.6% (vs 1.0%) and New Zealand at 1.4% (vs 0.8%).
33.5% of the suburb of Baldivis population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
11.5% of the population in the suburb of Baldivis speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
1.6% of the suburb of Baldivis population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
82.3% of the suburb of Baldivis population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Baldivis is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 22.8% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 16.3% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 95.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,900 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 54th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 60.9% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $360 | 2021 Census, weekly | 47th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 17th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 22nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Baldivis, 16.3% of homes are owned outright, 60.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 22.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 95.6% of dwellings in the suburb of Baldivis are houses.
In the suburb of Baldivis, 0.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 3.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Baldivis stands at 16.3%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Baldivis is $1,900, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Baldivis is $1,512, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Baldivis, households with mortgages typically spend 20.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Baldivis is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Baldivis shows mortgage holders spending 20.9% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 17.2% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Baldivis consists of 95.6% detached houses, 3.3% semi-detached dwellings, 0.4% apartments, and 0.7% other dwelling types.
Housing in Baldivis consumes approximately 16.7% of median household income ($9,076 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Baldivis show attached dwellings contributing 3% of approvals compared to 4% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 97% of applications versus 96% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Baldivis's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 58.2% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 72nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 73.2% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.9% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
Around 58.2% of people in the suburb of Baldivis are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Baldivis, 3.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
8.2% of people in the suburb of Baldivis are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.2% of the suburb of Baldivis population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.2% of people in the suburb of Baldivis have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Baldivis, 58.2% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 39 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 39th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 170 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 89th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,643 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 45th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 294 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 6 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 6.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 170 public transport stops within the suburb of Baldivis.
The suburb of Baldivis has 1,643 weekly trips across 6 routes, averaging 234 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 281 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 565 m away and the nearest school 802 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 170 stops nearby, 1,643 weekly trips, access rating 39 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 19 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 19th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 565 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 802 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 970 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 8.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 19 long day care centres with 1,730 places in Baldivis, about 2.2 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Baldivis higher than 98% of real estate markets across the country.
Baldivis ranks in the 28th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Baldivis is $675 a week, +5.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Baldivis lies within the top 7% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Baldivis hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 7% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 81% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Baldivis has been broadly consistent with national averages.
Educational attainment in Baldivis sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Baldivis features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than 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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
Baldivis's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Baldivis has an estimated 52,209 residents, up 38.5% since the 2021 Census, with 19 projects tracked in Baldivis.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Baldivis.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50054). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Baldivis from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Baldivis with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
