Dudley Park (WA)

Dudley Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Dudley Park's population is estimated at around 7841. This reflects a growth of 884 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6957. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 7477 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 192 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1101 persons per square kilometer. Dudley Park's growth rate of 12.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 growth estimation, 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. Future population trends project an above median growth for national statistical areas, with Dudley Park expected to increase by 1436 persons to reach a total of 9577 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 16.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Dudley Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Dudley Park has received approximately 52 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 264 homes. As of FY-26, 38 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of about 3.5 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value of new properties is approximately $410,000.

Commercial development activity has been minimal this financial year, with around $52,000 in approvals. Compared to Greater Perth, Dudley Park shows roughly 59% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 88th percentile nationally. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's suburban character.

However, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 94 people per dwelling approval, Dudley Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dudley Park is projected to add approximately 1,314 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, potentially supporting further population growth beyond current projections.

Dudley Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication, Dudley Park Transit Precinct Structure Plan (Proposed), and Lakeside Quarter. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Dudley Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Dudley Park's workforce spans white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 3.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 8.1%.

As of June 2025, 3,201 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 47.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 3.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 8.1% and labour force grew by 6.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Dudley Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Dudley Park had a median income among taxpayers of $48,929 and an average level of $68,999. These figures are above the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Dudley Park would be approximately $55,877 (median) and $78,797 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Dudley Park all fall between the 10th and 12th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 25.9% of locals (2,030 people) predominantly earn within the $400 - $799 category, unlike regional trends where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Dudley Park, with only 83.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.

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

Dudley Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.7% houses and 15.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is comparable to Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dudley Park stood at 41.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.7% and rented ones at 26.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,530, below Perth metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Dudley Park was $310, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Dudley Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 67.1% of all households, including 18.5% couples with children, 35.4% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.9%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Dudley Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.0%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (29.7%).

A substantial 22.9% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 3.1% in tertiary education. Educational provision includes Mandurah Catholic College and Dudley Park Primary School, serving a total of 1,958 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 965) with balanced educational opportunities. It functions as an education hub with 25.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.2, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Dudley Park has 36 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by five different routes that together offer 595 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average being located 247 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 85 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Dudley Park is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Dudley Park faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents.

Private health coverage is high, with approximately 55% of the total population (~4,280 people) having it. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.5%) and mental health issues (8.7%). Conversely, 59.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.6% in Greater Perth. Dudley Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 34.4% (2,697 people), compared to Greater Perth's 27.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Dudley Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Dudley Park's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 7.6% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the Greater Perth average of 5.2%. Overseas-born residents constituted 29.9% of Dudley Park's population, surpassing Greater Perth's 30.1%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Dudley Park (53.1%), slightly higher than Greater Perth's 47.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.8%), Australian (26.1%), and Scottish (7.8%). Notable disparities existed for Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.8%), South African (0.9% vs 0.8%), and New Zealand (0.9% vs 1.0%) ancestry groups in Dudley Park compared to Greater Perth.

Dudley Park ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Dudley Park's median age is 53 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 16.8%, while those aged 25-34 make up only 8.0%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the population of those aged 75 to 84 has grown from 11.6% to 13.0%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 9.5% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 12.0% to 11.2%. By 2041, Dudley Park's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 52%, adding 527 people and reaching 1,547 from 1,019. This growth will be driven by those aged 65 and above, who are expected to comprise 81% of the total population growth. Conversely, populations in the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decline.