Dalkeith

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Dalkeith is around 5,213 people. This reflects an increase of 815 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,398 people. The current resident population estimate of 5,155 by AreaSearch, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates this growth. This results in a density ratio of 1,731 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dalkeith's 18.5% population growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth during recent periods.

For future projections, 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 growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Dalkeith's population is expected to increase by just below the median of national areas, with an estimated expansion of 643 persons, reflecting a gain of 7.1% over the 17-year period.

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

Dalkeith averaged approximately 44 new dwelling approvals annually between FY21 and FY25, with a total of 220 homes approved during this period. In FY26 up to July, 7 new dwellings have been approved. On average, 1.8 new residents were associated with each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions. However, recent figures indicate an acceleration in population growth per dwelling constructed, reaching 4.9 people per dwelling over the last two financial years, implying increasing demand and tightening supply.

The average construction value of new homes was $906,000, indicating a focus on premium market segments by developers. Commercial approvals totaled $16.6 million in FY26, reflecting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Dalkeith has 78.0% more new home approvals per capita. The current building activity shows 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix of 96.0% houses, likely due to reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. With approximately 135 people per dwelling approval, Dalkeith exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dalkeith is projected to gain 370 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand effectively, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three key projects that could impact this region: Arbour Dalkeith, Tawarri Hot Springs, Dalkeith Townhomes, and Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment. The following details these projects, focusing on those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Dalkeith positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Dalkeith has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 0.3%.

This rate is 3.6% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Dalkeith is somewhat lower at 61.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area has a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has limited presence with 4.6% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident indicates a higher than normal level of local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.7%, while employment declined by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment should expand by 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, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Dalkeith's median income among taxpayers was $99,001 and average income stood at $267,998 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $113,059 (median) and $306,054 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Dalkeith rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 57.2% of locals (2,981 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 32.0%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 64.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 90.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dalkeith was 56.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.8% and rented ones at 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dalkeith was $5,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $3,293. Weekly rent in Dalkeith was $802, compared to Perth metro's $450. Nationally, Dalkeith's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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, including 48.1% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 13.4% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, 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

Educational attainment in Dalkeith is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 62.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Technical qualifications represent 12.2% of educational achievements, with advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificates at 4.6%.

Educational participation is high, 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. Dalkeith Primary School serves the local area, with an enrollment of 358 students as of a recent report. The school's Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) is 1183, indicating that it is among the most advantaged nationally. There is one primary school in Dalkeith, with secondary education options available in nearby areas due to limited local capacity (6.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.0).

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

Dalkeith's public transport analysis shows 40 active stops operating within the area, all of which are bus routes. There are three individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 317 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 180 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 45 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately seven 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 throughout Dalkeith, with 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 (6,962 people), compared to 87.5% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 75.0% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.2% in Greater Perth.

As of the latest data (2021), Dalkeith has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,136 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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's population shows higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 19.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Dalkeith, accounting for 54.6% of its population. Notably, Judaism is slightly overrepresented in Dalkeith compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.7% versus 0.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (24.4%), Australian (18.3%), and Chinese (13.9%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 5.6%. Some other ethnic groups also show notable differences in representation: South African at 1.1% versus 1.1% regionally, Dutch at 1.7% versus 1.5%, and Sri Lankan at 0.5% versus 0.3%.

Dalkeith hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Dalkeith's median age stands at 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 15-24 age group comprises 20.5%, higher than Greater Perth's level, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.6%. This 15-24 concentration is significantly above the national average of 12.5%. Post the 2021 Census, younger residents have lowered the median age by 1.2 years to 44. Specifically, the 15 to 24 age group has risen from 14.9% to 20.5%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 5.9% to 7.6%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 12.8% to 11.3%. By 2041, Dalkeith's age composition is projected to shift notably. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 45%, adding 192 residents to reach 620. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 64% of projected growth. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.