East Victoria Park

Population growth drivers in East Victoria Park are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of East Victoria Park is around 12,639, reflecting an increase of 2,070 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 10,569 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 12,077 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 113 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,274 persons per square kilometer, placing East Victoria Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 19.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, 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). Considering these projections, an above median population growth is expected for East Victoria Park, with the area projected to increase by 2,735 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 16.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees East Victoria Park among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in East Victoria Park shows approximately 61 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 308 homes were approved, with an additional 19 approved so far in FY-26. This results in about four new residents per year arriving for each dwelling constructed during this period.

The supply of dwellings is substantially lagging behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers are targeting the premium market segment, with new dwellings valued at an average of $533,000.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $5.6 million, suggesting the area's residential character. Recent construction comprises 80% standalone homes and 20% medium to high-density housing, preserving East Victoria Park's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 342 people per dwelling approval, the developing market shows signs of growth. Future projections estimate East Victoria Park will add approximately 2,084 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential heightened competition among buyers as the population grows.

East Victoria Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones include Carlisle Station Precinct Redevelopment, Woolworths East Victoria Park, Sam Kerr Football Centre, Queens Park Regional Open Space, and Australian Hockey Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in East Victoria Park demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

East Victoria Park has a highly educated workforce with professional services being well-represented. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. This area experienced an estimated employment growth of 2.5% over the past year.

There are 7,742 residents currently in work, with a workforce participation rate of 78.3%, higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 8.7% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, the area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, while labour force increased by 2.3%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that East Victoria Park's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows East Victoria Park had a median income among taxpayers of $64,748 and an average of $81,100. These figures are among the highest in Australia, with Greater Perth having a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $70,977 (median) and $88,902 (average). The 2021 Census data ranks East Victoria Park's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 72nd and 82nd percentiles nationally. The income band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 31.0% of the community (3,918 individuals), similar to regional levels at 32.0%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 32.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 8th decile.

East Victoria Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In East Victoria Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 66.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 33.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Victoria Park stood at 22.2%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 36.3% and rented ones comprising 41.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,073, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,907. Weekly rent median stood at $350, matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, East Victoria Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

East Victoria Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.0% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 28.4% and group households comprising 7.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

East Victoria Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In East Victoria Park, the proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications is significantly higher than broader averages, standing at 46.4% compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 29.9% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. This area's educational advantage is evident in its residents' attainment of bachelor degrees (30.7%), postgraduate qualifications (11.3%), and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (17.2%). Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.2% in tertiary education, 8.3% in primary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

East Victoria Park has 89 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 34 different routes, offering a total of 6,141 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 142 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside the area, primarily by car (74%), followed by bus (14%) and train (6%). The average vehicle ownership is 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 8.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, there are an average of 877 trips per day, equating to approximately 69 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in East Victoria Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

East Victoria Park shows above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 59% of the total population (7,507 people) has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues affecting 9.3% of residents and asthma impacting 6.5%. 75.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 11.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,402 people), lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

East Victoria Park 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

East Victoria Park, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home (23.1%) compared to most local markets. Additionally, 36.6% of its population was born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion (37.2%), but Buddhism showed an overrepresentation with 3.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.7%.

The top ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (21.2%), and Other (13.2%). Notable divergences included Welsh at 0.7% (vs regional 0.7%), French at 0.6% (vs regional 0.5%), and Korean at 0.5% (vs regional 0.3%).

East Victoria Park's population is younger than the national pattern

East Victoria Park's median age was 35 years as of a certain period, which is younger than Greater Perth's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constituted 21.8% of East Victoria Park's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.4%. The 65-74 age cohort made up 6.2% of the population in East Victoria Park. Between 2021 and a later date, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 2.8% to 3.9% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort decreased from 13.4% to 12.2%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in East Victoria Park. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to increase by 407 people, rising from 2,755 to 3,163, a 15% expansion. Meanwhile, numbers in the 35 to 44 age range are expected to decrease.