Perth - Evandale
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Perth-Evandale's population is around 5,875 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 393 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,482 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,794 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 166 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 25 persons per square kilometer. Perth-Evandale's growth of 7.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 4.5%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 53.9% 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, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward, lower quartile growth is anticipated for locations outside capital cities. The area is expected to grow by 278 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 3.3% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Perth - Evandale when compared nationally

Perth-Evandale averaged around 39 new dwelling approvals annually. The ABS produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 198 approvals between FY21 and FY25, with 12 so far in FY26. Each dwelling has supported an average of 2.2 new residents annually over the past five financial years. New homes are built at an average construction cost value of $377,000.

This year has seen $20.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate commercial development levels. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Perth-Evandale maintains similar development levels per person, contributing to market stability aligned with regional patterns. Recent building activity comprises entirely detached houses, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 196 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Population forecasts project a gain of 196 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current projections.

Perth - Evandale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include West Perth Stormwater Upgrades (Stages 1-3), Skyeview Estate, Perth Main Street Streetscape Development, and South Perth Outline Development Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Perth - Evandale demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Perth-Evandale has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominent essential services sectors, and an unemployment rate of 2.0% as of June 2025. It has 2,987 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 1.9% lower than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is high at 61.6%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows notable concentration with levels at 1.3 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 5.5% versus the regional average of 8.4%. Some residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

In a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.5%, employment declined by 1.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Rest of Tas. saw an employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.6%. State-wide data to Sep-25 shows TAS employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, adding 1,170 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Perth-Evandale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4%% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022 indicates that Perth - Evandale had a median income among taxpayers of $51,458 and an average of $61,471. Both figures are below the national average. Comparatively, Rest of Tas. had a median income of $47,358 and an average of $57,384 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% from financial year ending June 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income for Perth - Evandale would be approximately $57,602 and average income would be around $68,811 by that date. The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Perth - Evandale rank modestly, between the 33rd and 37th percentiles. Income brackets reveal that 34.5% of the population, comprising 2,026 individuals, fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, which is reflective of broader area patterns where 28.5% occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 88.0% retained, however disposable income is below average at the 38th percentile.

Perth - Evandale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Perth - Evandale, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.3% houses and 8.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Perth - Evandale was 41.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (42.1%) or rented (16.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,324, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $280. Nationally, Perth - Evandale's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Perth - Evandale has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.9% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Perth - Evandale fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This figure represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (31.0%).

A substantial 24.2% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 9.9% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 2.6% in tertiary education. Educational provision includes Perth Primary School and Evandale Primary School, serving a total of 401 students as of [insert date]. These schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 974) with balanced educational opportunities. Both focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. As of [insert date], there are 6.8 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 9.6, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates two active transport stops operating in Perth's Evandale area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing a total of 433 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2462 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 61 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 216 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Perth - Evandale is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Perth - Evandale faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,972 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7 and 8.7% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 63.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 60.6% across Rest of Tas.. As of 2019, 24.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,419 people), which is lower than the 27.6% in Rest of Tas.. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Perth - Evandale are above average, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Perth - Evandale placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Perth-Evandale had a cultural diversity index of 9.5%, with 90.5% of its population born in Australia, 94.2% being citizens, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion was Christianity, practiced by 48.6% of the population, compared to 45.1% in the rest of Tasmania. The top three ancestry groups were English (36.7%), Australian (34.1%), and Scottish (8.5%).

Notably, Dutch ancestry was overrepresented at 2.0%, compared to 1.5% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal ancestry was underrepresented at 2.0%, compared to 3.0%.

Perth - Evandale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Perth-Evandale's median age in 2021 was 45 years, which matches the average for the Rest of Tasmania but is significantly higher than the national average of 38 years. The age profile showed that individuals aged 25-34 were particularly prominent, making up 13.2% of the population, while those aged 35-44 made up a comparatively smaller proportion at 10.6%, compared to the Rest of Tasmania. Between 2021 and the present day, the percentage of individuals aged 75-84 has grown from 7.1% to 8.4%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 45-54 has declined from 12.8% to 10.9%, and the percentage of individuals aged 55-64 has dropped from 15.3% to 14.2%. By 2041, Perth-Evandale is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The population aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 106%, reaching 281 people from the previous count of 136. This aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 68% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for individuals aged 5-14 and 0-4 years old.