Bayswater (WA)

Population growth drivers in Bayswater are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Bayswater (WA) had an estimated population of around 17,281 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,993 people (13.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,288 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 16,594, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 150 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,756 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bayswater's 13.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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). Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the suburb of Bayswater (WA) expected to increase by 2,073 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bayswater among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Bayswater has seen approximately 88 dwelling approvals annually, with around 440 homes approved between FY21-FY25, and 42 in FY26. Each new home attracts an average of 2.9 people per year over the past five financial years. The average construction cost for new homes is $460,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

Commercial approvals totaled $34.1 million in FY26. Compared to Greater Perth, Bayswater has moderately higher new home approvals (38.0% above the regional average per person over five years). The area maintains its suburban character with 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings.

As of around 241 people per approval, Bayswater reflects a transitioning market. By 2041, AreaSearch projects an addition of 1,436 residents. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 29 such projects that could potentially impact this area. Among these key projects are METRONET East Bayswater Redevelopment, Bayswater Apartments, METRONET New Bayswater Station, and Garratt Road Bridge Refurbishment. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bayswater demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Bayswater has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2%. As of September 2025, there were 10,264 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was 76.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 10.3% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Bayswater has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 7.0% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. Many residents appear to commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, while labour force increased by 2.0%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable in Bayswater. In Greater Perth, employment grew by 2.9% over the same period, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bayswater's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Bayswater suburb's income level is extremely high nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Bayswater was $66,953 and average income stood at $82,568. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,394 (median) and $90,511 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows incomes in Bayswater cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate largest segment comprises 29.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 5,167 residents falling into this category. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 32.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income and strong earnings rank residents within the 70th percentile for disposable income. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Bayswater is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Bayswater's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.2% houses and 19.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bayswater was 28.7%, similar to Perth metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 42.9% and rented dwellings were at 28.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Bayswater was $350, matching Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Bayswater's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863.

Bayswater features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 67.4% of all households, including 30.3% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.6%, with lone person households at 28.4% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Bayswater shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Bayswater is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 38.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 24.3% in the SA4 region and 27.9% in Western Australia as a whole. This high level of educational attainment positions Bayswater strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 25.9% of residents holding them, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%).

Trade and technical skills are also prominent in Bayswater, with 29.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 18.4%. Educational participation is notably high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bayswater's public transport analysis indicates 115 active stops operating within the area, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 36 individual routes, collectively facilitating 8,706 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 198 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential region, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 77%, followed by train at 12% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.3% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,243 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop. An accompanying map illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Bayswater's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Bayswater shows positive outcomes overall, with mortality rates and health conditions largely matching national averages.

Common health conditions are relatively uncommon in the general population but more prevalent among older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 60% of the total population (10,365 people). Mental health issues and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.5% and 7.0% of residents respectively. Around 70.5% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population has better health outcomes than average. There are 2,972 people aged 65 and over in the area, comprising 17.2% of the total population. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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

Bayswater, as per the census conducted on 30 June 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 17.4% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home, while 32.6% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bayswater, with 42.0% adherents.

Notably, Judaism, at 0.3%, was proportionally similar to Greater Perth's 0.3%. The top three ancestral groups based on parents' country of birth were English (27.4%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (9.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Welsh (0.9% vs regional 0.7%), Polish (1.2% vs 0.7%), and French (0.7% vs 0.5%) were overrepresented in Bayswater compared to the Greater Perth region.

Bayswater's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Bayswater is 39 years, higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Bayswater has a notably higher percentage of individuals aged 35-44 (16.3% locally) and a lower percentage of those aged 15-24 (10.8%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 15-24 age group grew from 9.6% to 10.8%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 15.5% to 14.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Bayswater. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 55% (from 985 to 1,525 people), representing 63% of the anticipated growth in residents aged 65 and older. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.