Dalkeith

An assessment of population growth drivers in Dalkeith reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Dalkeith's population is estimated at around 5,321 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 923 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,398 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,197 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,767 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dalkeith's growth of 21.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration.

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 estimates, 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). Moving forward, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected. The suburb is projected to expand by 634 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 4.8% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Dalkeith experienced around 43 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 218 homes. So far in FY26, 9 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built. However, this figure has intensified to 6.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

Development projects averaged $906,000 in construction value, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY26, $62.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Dalkeith records 76.0% more construction activity per person. New building activity comprises 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift contrasts with the area's existing housing composition of 96.0% houses. With around 183 people per dwelling approval, Dalkeith exhibits growth area characteristics.

Population forecasts indicate Dalkeith will gain 258 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current population growth forecasts.

Dalkeith has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to influence this area. Notable projects include Arbour Dalkeith, Tawarri Hot Springs, Dalkeith Townhomes, and Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment. The following list highlights those projects likely to have the most impact.

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Employment performance in Dalkeith ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Dalkeith has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 0.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 2,565 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.6% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Dalkeith lags at 57.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, 18.2% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Health care & social assistance is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented at 4.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Dalkeith's labour force decreased by 2.8% and employment decreased by 2.7%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dalkeith's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 8.1% over five years and 16.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Dalkeith suburb has exceptionally high national incomes. The median assessed income is $99,001, while the average stands at $267,998. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Dalkeith would be approximately $108,525 (median) and $293,779 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Dalkeith all rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 99th percentiles. Income brackets show that the predominant cohort spans 57.2% of locals (3,043 people) in the $4000+ category, differing from patterns across the broader area where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0%. The substantial proportion of high earners (64.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Dalkeith. After housing costs, residents retain 90.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Dalkeith's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dalkeith stood at 56.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 27.8% and rented ones 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $5,000, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Dalkeith was recorded at $802, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Dalkeith's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 85.7% of all households, consisting of 48.1% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 13.4% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Dalkeith places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Dalkeith's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 62.7% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This notable achievement positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 18.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%.

Technical qualifications represent 12.2% of educational achievements, with advanced diplomas accounting for 7.6% and certificates for 4.6%. Educational participation is particularly high in Dalkeith, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in secondary education, 10.1% in primary education, and 9.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Dalkeith has 47 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 307 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 179 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility in the area. As a predominantly residential region, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 86% of residents, while only 8% opt for public buses. The average number of vehicles per dwelling in Dalkeith is 2.1, which exceeds the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 43 trips per day, translating to roughly six weekly trips per individual stop.

Dalkeith'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 for Dalkeith, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 134% of the total population (7,106 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 75.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Dalkeith has 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,181 people), 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.

Dalkeith 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

Dalkeith, surveyed in June 2021, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 19.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. In terms of birthplace, 38.9% of Dalkeith's population was born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 54.6%.

Judaism, however, was more prevalent in Dalkeith at 0.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%. The top three ancestral groups were English (24.4%), Australian (18.3%), and Chinese (13.9%), the latter being significantly higher than the regional average of 4.0%. Notably, South African ancestry was at 1.1% in Dalkeith compared to 1.0% regionally, Dutch at 1.7% versus 1.5%, and Sri Lankan at 0.5% versus 0.2%.

Dalkeith hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Dalkeith's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 15-24 age group comprises 21.2%, higher than Greater Perth's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 7.5%. This concentration in the 15-24 group is significantly above the national average of 12.5%. Post-2021 Census, younger residents have lowered the median age by 1.3 years to 44. The 15-24 age group grew from 14.9% to 21.2%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 5.9% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 65-74 group decreased from 12.8% to 11.2%, and the 35-44 group dropped from 10.2% to 9.0%. By 2041, Dalkeith's age composition is projected to shift notably. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 38%, adding 172 residents to reach 619. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 69% of the projected growth. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.