Eden Hill

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

As of Feb 2026, Eden Hill's estimated population is around 4,196, reflecting a 13.3% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 3,703 people. This growth, inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and latest ERP data (June 2024), results in a population density ratio of 1,848 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Eden Hill's growth exceeded the national average (9.9%) since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% to recent population gains. 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 estimations, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region growth rates by age cohort (released in 2023, based on 2022 data).

Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the national median statistical areas' average, with Eden Hill expected to grow by 401 persons to reach approximately 4,597 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.6% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Eden Hill when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Eden Hill recorded approximately 11 residential properties granted approval annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 59 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 4.3 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

Commercial approvals registered this financial year totalled $4.6 million. Compared to Greater Perth, Eden Hill has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 55th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% medium and high-density housing. With approximately 283 people per dwelling approval, Eden Hill shows a developing market.

Future projections estimate an addition of 194 residents by 2041. Current construction levels suggest housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Eden Hill has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by modifications to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of one project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include WA Government Social Housing Program - Bassendean, Bassendean Oval Redevelopment Concept Masterplan, Bennett Springs East Structure Plan, and Bushmead Estate by Cedar Woods, with the following list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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Eden Hill shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Eden Hill has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5%. As of September 2025, 2,206 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.4% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, 6.4% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment levels are notably high at 1.3 times the regional average, while mining employs only 5.1% of local workers compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force by 1.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded higher growth rates. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eden Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch reports that based on its aggregation of postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Eden Hill's median taxpayer income was $51,933 and the average was $63,061. These figures are below the national averages of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively in Greater Perth. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $56,929 (median) and $69,127 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Eden Hill rank modestly, between the 45th and 47th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 34.3% of residents (1,439 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to regional patterns where 32.0% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Eden Hill, with only 84.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 46th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

In Eden Hill, as per the latest Census evaluation, 86.4% of dwellings were houses and 13.6% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eden Hill was higher at 31.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.0% and rented ones at 24.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Eden Hill was $340, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Eden Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Eden Hill features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.3% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Eden Hill shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 22.2%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 33.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 27.6%. Educational participation is high, with 28.1% currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.2% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Eden Hill has 11 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses running along four individual routes, collectively providing 1,083 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located 249 meters from the nearest transport stop. As Eden Hill is primarily residential, most residents commute outward using different modes of transportation. The car remains the dominant mode at 82%, while 10% use the train for their commutes. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 6.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 154 trips per day, equating to approximately 98 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eden Hill's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Eden Hill's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts, with approximately 52% of residents having private health cover (~2,191 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (8.6%) and asthma (8.0%), while 67.4% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are generally typical. Eden Hill has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (839 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Eden Hill, discovered to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, had 19.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Eden Hill, accounting for 46.3%. Notably, Buddhism was overrepresented at 2.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.5%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (9.8%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Croatian (1.4% vs regional 0.8%), Serbian (0.7% vs 0.3%), and French (0.7% vs 0.5%) were notably overrepresented in Eden Hill.

Eden Hill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Eden Hill is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years, equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Eden Hill has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (10.9%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.8%). Between the 2016 and 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 5.5% to 7.1%. Meanwhile, the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 15.1% to 13.8%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 12.1% to 11.0%. By 2041, Eden Hill's population is expected to shift significantly in terms of age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 48%, reaching 442 people from the previous total of 297. This growth will be largely driven by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 79% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 age group and the 0 to 4 age cohort.