Daglish

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

According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Daglish has an estimated resident count of approximately 1,579 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 28 individuals (1.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,551 residents. The adjustments are calculated from a resident base of 1,550, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP publication from June 2025 in combination with 10 validated new addresses added after the Census. The resulting residency level translates to a density of 2,506 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 83.0% of the overall population gains, with interstate arrivals and natural increase also making positive contributions.

AreaSearch implements the demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base reference. For locations lacking this specific data, or to project changes beyond 2032, growth rates matching specific age cohorts from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) are applied. Looking at future demographic patterns, the suburb of Daglish is set to experience growth exceeding the national median, with local numbers expected to rise by 206 individuals by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 11.2% across the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Daglish is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Analysis by AreaSearch of building approvals data from the ABS, distributed down from broader regions, indicates that the suburb of Daglish averages approximately 7 residential approvals annually. This includes 36 dwellings approved throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and a single approval recorded in FY-26. Amidst recent population declines, the local housing supply has remained sufficient for demand, yielding a balanced property market with reasonable options for purchasers. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $515,000, pointing to developer focus on upscale projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $8.6 million were registered in the current financial year, highlighting the primarily residential makeup of the area.

Relative to the Greater Perth area, the suburb of Daglish generates roughly 60% of the building approvals per resident, which positions it in the 21st percentile among all analyzed locations in Australia. This leads to limited purchasing opportunities in terms of new builds, reinforcing the demand for established properties. The mix of new construction includes 25.0% separate houses and 75.0% semi-detached or high-density dwellings. This concentration on denser formats provides entry-level paths and suits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 60.0% houses, showing that vacant development land is becoming scarcer as lifestyle preferences shift toward diverse, affordable housing. With one approval for every 778 residents, the suburb of Daglish presents as a mature, fully developed community.

Looking forward, the suburb of Daglish is projected to add 177 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current rates of residential construction appear to align well with future housing needs, supporting a stable local property market without driving up home prices excessively.

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

Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Chief among these developments are the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, the St John of God Subiaco Hospital Redevelopment, and the Jolie residential project, with the most relevant local details listed below.

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

The suburb of Daglish features a highly qualified labor pool with a substantial concentration of professional workers and a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 879 people, with unemployment running 1.6% below the 4.2% average for Greater Perth, and participation levels tracking closely to the metropolitan mark of 70.2%. Census records show that only 12.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The professional & technical services sector is heavily concentrated, employing residents at 2.2 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, construction workers represent only 3.8% of the workforce, compared to the wider regional level of 9.3%. The discrepancy between the local working population and resident workers indicates that this highly residential suburb offers few employment options within its own boundaries.

AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS data for the wider statistical region indicate that the labor force shrank by 1.1% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 1.8%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% expansion in employment, a 2.5% increase in the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term occupational trends can be gathered from the national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment shifts. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local industry mix suggests employment among residents of the suburb of Daglish could rise by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, assuming a simple industry-weighted projection without localized population adjustments.

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

According to aggregated ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year, residents in the suburb of Daglish earn exceptionally high incomes compared to national averages. Taxpayers in the suburb of Daglish record a median income of $56,513 and an average of $90,915, compared to Greater Perth marks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $62,690 for the median and $100,852 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places local household, family, and individual incomes around the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution figures show the highest concentration is in the $4000+ weekly bracket with 26.4% of residents (416 people), whereas the metropolitan area is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 32.0%. A high proportion of local earners, 37.8%, take home more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins premium retail demand. Housing costs absorb 13.7% of earnings, and strong local wages place residents in the 77th percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 9th decile.

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

An analysis of housing types at the latest Census shows the suburb of Daglish comprised 59.6% separate houses and 40.4% other formats, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Homeowners without a mortgage represented 36.0% of households, exceeding the wider Perth average, with mortgaged properties making up 29.5% and rental homes accounting for 34.5%. Typical monthly mortgage costs in the area were recorded at $2,800, which is considerably higher than the metropolitan median of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $295, compared to the Perth metro median of $350. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas local rental prices sit below the countrywide average of $375.

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

Families make up 65.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 34.5%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single parents at 8.4%. The remaining 34.7% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 30.9% and group households at 3.0%. The typical household size of 2.4 individuals is slightly below the Greater Perth median 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

Qualifications in the suburb of Daglish are exceptionally high relative to wider regions, with 57.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across Western Australia and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees represent 31.9% of local qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational education account for 19.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 10.0%.

A significant share of the population is engaged in study, with 33.0% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This includes 11.2% in higher education, 10.3% attending high school, and 6.7% in primary school.

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

Public transport networks in the suburb of Daglish include 5 active bus stops. These locations are served by 5 distinct routes, which accommodate 886 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Access to transport is good, with residents living an average of 203 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, commuters generally travel to other areas for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 63%, followed by train travel at 16% and bus travel at 9%. Average car ownership is 1.2 vehicles per household, which sits below the metropolitan benchmark. A relatively low share of residents, 12.2%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.

Service patterns show an average of 126 journeys daily across all active routes, which translates to approximately 177 weekly departures from each transport stop.

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

Health indicators in the suburb of Daglish show excellent results, characterized by low mortality rates and minimal chronic illness across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 63% of the population (999 people) holding cover. This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 7.8% and 7.0% of the population. However, 74.2% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 71.9% across the Perth metropolitan area. The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.7% of the population (279 people), which exceeds the Greater Perth level of 16.1%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy positive health outcomes, with national health benchmarks matching those of the general community.

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

The suburb of Daglish displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 19.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 36.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, representing 35.1% of the community. Judaism shows a notable concentration locally, accounting for 0.8% of the population compared to 0.3% across the wider Perth metropolitan area.

Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in the suburb of Daglish are English at 27.7%, Australian at 21.4%, and Other at 11.9%. Specific European ancestries show higher representation here than in the wider region: French ancestry accounts for 1.2% of residents (compared to 0.5% regionally), Hungarian makes up 0.5% (compared to 0.2%), and Welsh is recorded at 0.8% (compared to 0.7%).

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

The median age of residents in the suburb of Daglish is 38 years, which is similar to the Greater Perth median of 37 and matches the Australian average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher share of teenagers and young adults aged 15 - 24 (16.2%) but a smaller proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (12.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 5.8% to 7.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 14.3% to 16.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.8% to 13.5%, while the 65 to 74 group decreased from 9.5% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age profile, led by a 59% increase (71 people) in the 75 to 84 bracket, rising from 121 to 193. This aging trend is marked, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 58% of the projected population growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are projected to shrink.