Daglish

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

As of Feb 2026, Daglish's population is estimated at around 1,940, reflecting an increase of 389 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 1,551 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,707 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of nine new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 3,079 persons per square kilometer, placing Daglish in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Daglish's 25.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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 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. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for national statistical areas, with Daglish expected to expand by 259 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.0% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Daglish when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Daglish experienced around 12 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 61 homes were approved, with a further 10 in FY-26. Each dwelling built resulted in an average of 2.9 new residents per year over the past five financial years.

New homes are constructed at an average cost of $515,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This year has seen $8.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting Daglish's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Daglish maintains similar construction rates per person. Current development consists of 8.0% detached dwellings and 92.0% attached dwellings. This shift from the current housing mix (60.0% houses) reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands.

With around 140 people per dwelling approval, Daglish exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate an addition of 97 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current population growth forecasts.

Daglish has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

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

Daglish has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In Daglish, 1,032 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.8 percentage points lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Daglish was similar to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census responses showed that only 12.2% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Daglish has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level.

However, construction employment was limited at 3.8% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, Daglish's labour force decreased by 2.1% and employment declined by 2.7%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Daglish's local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Daglish's employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Daglish had one of the highest income levels in Australia according to AreaSearch aggregating ATO data for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $56,513 and the average income stood at $90,915. In comparison, Greater Perth's figures were $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since June 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,950 (median) and $99,661 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Daglish clustered around the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution revealed that 26.4% of locals (512 people) earned over $4,000 weekly, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket led at 32.0%. Higher earners made up a substantial presence with 37.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses accounted for 13.7% of income, and residents ranked within the 77th percentile for disposable income. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

Daglish displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Daglish, as per the latest Census evaluation, 59.6% of dwellings were houses while 40.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Perth metropolitan area's dwelling composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Daglish stood at 36.0%, with mortgaged properties making up 29.5% and rented dwellings accounting for 34.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Daglish was recorded at $295, lower than the Perth metro figure of $350. Nationally, Daglish's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Daglish features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.3% of all households, including 34.5% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.7%, with lone person households at 30.9% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Daglish's educational attainment is notably higher than broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 57.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This significant educational advantage indicates strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 20.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%.

Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 9.4% and certificates 10.0%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.2% in tertiary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing primary education.

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

Daglish has five operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by five unique routes, facilitating 886 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents residing an average of 203 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Daglish sees most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 63% of residents, followed by trains at 16% and buses at 9%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.2% of residents work from home, which could be attributed to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 126 trips daily, equating to around 177 weekly trips per individual stop.

Daglish's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows outstanding results for Daglish based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Very low prevalence of common health conditions was found across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (1,227 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues were the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 7.8 and 7.0% of residents respectively. A total of 74.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (364 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Daglish 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

Daglish, surveyed between July 2016 and June 2021, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 19.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. In terms of birthplace, 36.8% were born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 35.1%.

Judaism, however, was more prevalent in Daglish compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.8% versus 0.3%. The top three ancestral groups based on parents' country of birth were English (27.7%), Australian (21.4%), and Other (11.9%). Notably, French ancestry was overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Similarly, Hungarian ancestry stood at 0.5% versus 0.2% regionally, and Welsh ancestry was at 0.8% compared to 0.7% in the broader area.

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

The median age in Daglish is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Daglish has a notably over-represented cohort aged 15-24 (15.3%) and an under-represented cohort aged 25-34 (11.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group grew from 5.8% to 8.1%, while the 55-64 cohort declined from 11.4% to 10.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Daglish. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 50%, reaching 236 people from 157. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 73% of the population growth, while the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.