Daglish

Population growth drivers in Daglish are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Daglish's population is estimated at around 1,620 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,551 people, a rise of 69 individuals (4.4%). The current population was inferred by AreaSearch using ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date, totaling 1,571 residents. This results in a population density ratio of 2,571 persons per square kilometer for Daglish, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 83% of overall gains during recent periods.

However, all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts 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 estimates, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, Daglish is projected to experience above median population growth, with an expected expansion of 260 persons by 2041. This reflects a total gain of 25.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Daglish recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Daglish has averaged around 8 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 43 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY26 so far. This results in about 4.1 people moving to the area annually for each dwelling built over the past five financial years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $515,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY26, $1.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Daglish records approximately 69% of the building activity per person and falls within the 50th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% attached dwellings, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 60.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Daglish shows characteristics of a low density area with around 318 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Daglish will gain approximately 416 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Daglish has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones are Arco Subiaco, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Redevelopment, Jolie, and Subiaco Arts Centre Expansion. The following details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Daglish has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, Daglish had 1,045 residents in work, an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was at 68.5%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Daglish has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level.

However, construction employment is limited at 3.8%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The 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 June 2025, Daglish's labour force decreased by 0.4% while employment declined by 1.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%. 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 Daglish's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Daglish's median income among taxpayers was $56,513 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $90,915 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Daglish would be approximately $64,538 and $103,825 based on a 14.2% growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Daglish cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. In income distribution, 26.4% of locals (427 people) fall into the $4000+ category, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. A substantial 37.8% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income, and strong earnings rank residents within the 77th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Daglish's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Daglish was 36.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 34.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Daglish was $295, lower than Perth metro's $390. Nationally, Daglish's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,800 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $295 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

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 regional averages. 57.5% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational pathways account for 19.4%, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 10.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in tertiary, 10.3% in secondary, and 6.7% in primary education. Schools appear to be located outside Daglish's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates four active transport stops in Daglish, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five unique routes that collectively facilitate 851 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 203 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 121 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 212 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

Daglish exhibits excellent health outcomes with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 63% (1,025 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Perth's 69.8%, but lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.8% and 7.0% of residents respectively.

74.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 74.5%. Daglish has 18.2% (294 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Perth's 15.1%. Seniors in Daglish show strong health outcomes, even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 19.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. The dominant religion in Daglish is Christianity, comprising 35.1% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.8% compared to 0.6% across Greater Perth.

For ancestry, the top three groups are English at 27.7%, Australian at 21.4%, and Other at 11.9%. Notably, French (1.2%), Hungarian (0.5%), and Welsh (0.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 0.2%, and 0.7% respectively.

Daglish's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Daglish is 39, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Daglish has a notably over-represented cohort of 45-54 year-olds at 14.7% locally, while 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 11.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.8% to 7.7%, and the 55-64 cohort has declined from 11.4% to 10.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Daglish, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 88% (109 people), reaching 234 from 124. The 35-44 group is projected to have more modest growth of 1%, adding only 2 residents.