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

Drawing from an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of East Victoria Park is projected to be approximately 12,679 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,110 people (20.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 10,569 people. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 12,677, computed by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP data from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 113 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density ratio of 3,284 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The 20.0% growth rate in the suburb of East Victoria Park since the 2021 census was higher than the national average (9.3%) and the state average, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 79.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and to project expansion across all locations after 2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age group from the latest Greater Capital Region projections published by the ABS in 2023, based on 2022 data. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of East Victoria Park is projected to experience population growth above the national median for statistical areas, expanding by 2,604 persons by 2041 according to compiled SA2-level forecasts, which translates to a total increase of 20.5% over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch tracking of ABS building approvals, distributed from statistical area statistics, indicates that East Victoria Park has seen an annual average of about 66 new dwelling approvals, totaling an estimated 332 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 30 approvals during the current FY-26. With an average of 5.1 new residents moving to the area for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips supply, which typically causes property prices to rise and intensifies buyer competition. The average estimated construction cost for new homes stands at $532,000, indicating that developers are focusing on higher-end builds for the premium market. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $5.6 million have been documented this financial year, which highlights the suburb's residential orientation.

The breakdown of new construction projects shows 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the suburb's traditional residential profile with a focus on single-family homes that draw buyers looking for extra space. With approximately 281 people for each dwelling approval, East Victoria Park indicates a growing residential market.

Demographic projections indicate that East Victoria Park is set to add 2,602 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The pace of construction remains reasonably aligned with this projected growth, though property seekers may experience rising competition as the resident population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions significantly impact local property markets. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Carlisle Station Precinct Redevelopment, Woolworths East Victoria Park, the Australian Hockey Centre, and the Elizabeth Baillie Park Redevelopment Project, with the provided list highlighting the most relevant local initiatives.

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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 qualified workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.5% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 8,128 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.0% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is exceptionally high at 78.4% compared to 70.2% for Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a modest 8.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb shows a notable concentration in the professional & technical sector, where local employment is 1.4 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector has a smaller footprint, employing 7.0% of the workforce compared to 9.3% across the wider region. This residential enclave appears to provide limited local employment, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population.

According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical areas, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.5% and the labor force expanded by 2.7%, which led to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0% and labor force growth of 2.5%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in East Victoria Park. These projections, looking at five and ten-year horizons, have been compared against the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific projections to the local employment mix suggests employment for the area will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate localized population forecasts.

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

Based on the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of East Victoria Park earn a median income of $64,748 and an average income of $81,100. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to approximately $71,825 (median) and $89,964 (average) as of March 2026. Census data confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in East Victoria Park are positioned high nationally, ranging between the 72nd and 82nd percentiles. Regarding income distribution, 31.0% of the population (3,930 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is consistent with the broader region where this group accounts for 32.0%. A notable 32.4% earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating pockets of high income that support local businesses. High housing costs account for 15.2% of incomes, but solid earnings keep disposable income in the 73rd percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area 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

The mix of housing in East Victoria Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 66.8% separate houses and 33.2% other housing types like semi-detached properties, units, or apartments, compared to 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership in East Victoria Park stood at 22.2%, trailing the Perth metropolitan rate, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.3%) or rented (41.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Perth metro average at $2,073, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, compared to metro averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in East Victoria Park are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.

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

Families make up 64.0% of all households, consisting of 26.4% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 7.9% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.0%, with single-person households at 28.4% and group living situations at 7.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 residents, 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

Educational attainment levels in East Victoria Park are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.9% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions local residents well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 17.2%.

Participation in education is high, with 31.8% of the local population enrolled in formal study. This student population includes 10.2% in higher education, 8.3% in primary school, and 6.2% attending high school.

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

Public transit data shows 89 transit stops operating in East Victoria Park, offering a mix of train and bus options. These stops support 34 distinct routes, delivering 6,141 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their nearest stop. As a major residential suburb, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 74%, followed by 14% using buses and 6% using trains. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 8.7% of workers worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

Transit service frequency averages 877 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 69 weekly trips per transit stop.

East Victoria Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

An analysis of health indicators reveals strong results throughout East Victoria Park, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions. Both the younger and older cohorts show a low prevalence of common medical issues, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 59% of the population (7,531 individuals).

Mental health conditions and asthma were identified as the most common medical issues, affecting 9.3% and 6.5% of residents. Conversely, 75.0% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The working-age population is exceptionally healthy with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 10.8% of the local population (1,369 individuals), which is below the 16.1% average for Greater Perth. Health profiles for local seniors are strong, with national rankings aligning closely 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 displays higher cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 23.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 36.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 37.2% of the local population. The most prominent deviation from wider averages is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.5% of the population compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in East Victoria Park are English (25.7%), Australian (21.2%), and Other (13.2%). There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Welsh residents make up 0.7% of the population (matching the 0.7% regional average), French residents represent 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Korean residents represent 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally).

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

With a median age of 34 years, East Victoria Park is younger than Greater Perth (average of 37 years) and considerably younger than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, East Victoria Park contains a higher share of residents aged 25 to 34 (22.8%) but fewer residents aged 65 to 74 (5.9%). This concentration of 25 to 34 year-olds is significantly above the national rate of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 21.4% to 22.8% of the population, while the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 2.8% to 3.9%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.4% to 12.1%. Population projections for 2041 point to significant age shifts in East Victoria Park. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 19%, adding 556 residents to reach a total of 3,447, while the 5 to 14 age group is projected to see minimal growth of 4% (56 people).