Cloverdale

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

Cloverdale's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 161,274 people. This figure reflects an increase of 17,804 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 143,470. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 9,931 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional 96 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 40,623 persons per square kilometer, placing Cloverdale in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 12.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Cloverdale is predicted to grow by 15,191 persons, reflecting an increase of 16.3% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Cloverdale averaged around 454 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 2,272 homes were approved, with another 87 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 7.3 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

Demand outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,681,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $671.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Cloverdale maintains similar construction rates per person, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area.

New development consists of 54.0% standalone homes and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 137.0% houses). This reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 554 people per dwelling approval, Cloverdale reflects a highly mature market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Cloverdale may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Cloverdale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Forrestfield/High Wycombe Industrial Area, Abernethy Sporting Precinct Upgrade, Redcliffe Station Precinct Development, and Centenary Park Sports Lighting Upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Cloverdale rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Cloverdale has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.1%.

AreaSearch data aggregation shows 48,607 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate 1.8% lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%, and workforce participation at 123.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Health care & social assistance employs 2.6 times more residents than the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing employs 3.8% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 4.7%. With a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.3, Cloverdale functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

During the year to June 2025, labour force decreased by 0.9% and employment declined by 1.1%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% and labour force expand by 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cloverdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Cloverdale has high incomes nationally. The median is $140,476 and the average is $341,458. In Greater Perth, median income is $58,380 and average is $78,020. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $160,424 (median) and $389,945 (average), based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Cloverdale's household income ranks at the 194th percentile ($5,580 weekly). Most residents earn $4,000 or more weekly (77.2%, 124,503 people), unlike surrounding areas where most earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (32.0%). Income distribution ranges from 33.2% in modest categories to 96.0% in high-earning ones. After housing costs, residents retain 175.2% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 19th decile.

Cloverdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Cloverdale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 137.2% houses and 62.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 60.5% houses and 39.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cloverdale was at 87.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.6% and rented ones at 52.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $6,586, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent in Cloverdale was recorded at $900, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Cloverdale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 143.4% of all households, including 72.0% couples with children, 54.6% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining -43.4%, with lone person households at 49.0% and group households making up 7.6%. The median household size is 5.2 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.3.

Cloverdale demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Cloverdale's educational attainment is notably high with 115.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.9% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 73.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (33.2%) and graduate diplomas (9.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (17.8%) and certificates (15.4%). Educational participation is high at 69.8%, with 23.4% in tertiary education, 20.4% in secondary education, and 18.4% pursuing primary education.

Cloverdale's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,317 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 990) with balanced educational opportunities. These schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. The area functions as an education hub with 36.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 12.0, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Cloverdale has 1,108 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 166 different routes that together facilitate 32,666 weekly passenger trips. The transport system in Cloverdale is considered accessible, with residents on average located 360 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 4,666 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cloverdale'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 Cloverdale with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 175% of the total population (282,164 people), compared to 56.5% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 13.0% and 12.6% of residents respectively, while 148.4% claim to be completely free from medical ailments compared to 73.7% in Greater Perth.

Cloverdale has 42.9% of residents aged 65 and over (69,218 people), higher than the 14.2% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Cloverdale is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cloverdale has a high level of cultural diversity, with 30.2% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 66.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cloverdale, accounting for 97.8% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 1.0% versus 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English is the most represented group at 58.4%, significantly higher than the regional average of 23.7%. Australian and Irish ancestries are also prominent in Cloverdale, with 44.2% (regional average: 19.1%) and 17.2% (regional average: 6.6%), respectively. Other ethnic groups with notable representation include South African at 2.2%, Welsh at 1.6%, and Croatian at 1.6%.

Cloverdale ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Cloverdale's median age is 83 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Age distributions in Cloverdale closely resemble those in Greater Perth. The percentage of residents aged 15-24 is above the national average of 12.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 31.2% to 35.9%, while the 75-84 cohort rose from 13.8% to 15.9%. Meanwhile, the 45-54 age group decreased from 27.8% to 25.4%, and the 5-14 age group fell from 26.4% to 24.6%. By 2041, Cloverdale's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by approximately 35% (-3,785 people), reaching 7,084 from the current figure of 10,869. Conversely, populations in the 85+ and 0-4 age groups are projected to decline.