East Victoria Park

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of East Victoria Park is estimated at around 12,104 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,535 people (14.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,569 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 12,057, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,135 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. East Victoria Park's 14.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 2,725 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 21.6% in total 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, allocated from statistical area data, indicates East Victoria Park has experienced around 62 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 312 homes. So far in FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 4 new residents per year arrived per dwelling constructed.

Demand is outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $533,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

This financial year has seen $8.7 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Building activity shows 78.0% detached dwellings and 22.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. East Victoria Park reflects a transitioning market, with around 342 people per approval. Looking ahead, East Victoria Park is expected to grow by 2,611 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

East Victoria Park 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 24 projects likely impacting the area. 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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The labour market in East Victoria Park shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

East Victoria Park has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%.

As of June 2025, 7,747 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 71.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented at 7.0% compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, labour force by 3.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, and a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Victoria Park's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming no changes in population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows East Victoria Park had a median taxpayer income of $64,747 and an average income of $81,100. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for East Victoria Park would be approximately $73,941 (median) and $92,616 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and personal incomes in East Victoria Park between the 72nd and 82nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 31.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with regional levels at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident with 32.4% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In East Victoria Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 66.8% of dwellings were houses while 33.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is in contrast to Perth metro's figures which were not provided for houses or other dwellings. Home ownership in East Victoria Park stood at 22.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 36.3% and rented dwellings making up the remainder at 41.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in this area was $2,073, aligning with Perth metro's average figure. Weekly rent median was recorded as $350, whereas no figures were available for Perth metro. Nationally, East Victoria Park's mortgage repayments exceeded 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 median household size of 2.4 people

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 28.4% and group households making up 7.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people.

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

East Victoria Park's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Specifically, 46.4% hold university qualifications, which is significantly higher than WA's 27.9% and the SA4 region's 29.9%. This advantage positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.7% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 17.2%. Educational participation is notably high, 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. East Victoria Park's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,095 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1055. All five schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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

East Victoria Park has 81 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 different routes, collectively providing 5973 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 142 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 853 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 73 weekly trips per individual stop.

East Victoria Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

East Victoria Park shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 59% of its total population of 7,189 have private health cover, the highest rate recorded. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.3% and 6.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to none in Greater Perth. East Victoria Park has a senior population of 10.4%, comprising 1,258 people aged 65 and over. The health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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's population, as of a recent study, showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets. Specifically, 23.1% spoke a language other than English at home, and 36.6% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in East Victoria Park, with 37.2% adherents.

Notably, Buddhism had a higher representation here at 3.5%, compared to none across Greater Perth. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.7%), Australian (21.2%), and Other (13.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.7% in East Victoria Park versus none regionally, French at 0.6%, and Korean at 0.5%.

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

East Victoria Park's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 22.3%, higher than Greater Perth but lower than the national 14.5%. The 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 21.4% to 22.3%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 12.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 466 people (17%) from 2,699 to 3,166. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort grows by a modest 8% (53 people).