Aveley
Statistical Area - sa2

Aveley lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Aveley's population, as of Aug 2025, is approximately 18,885 people. This figure represents an increase of 3,205 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,680. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,887 in June 2024 and an additional 173 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,797 persons per square kilometer, placing Aveley in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 20.4% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.6%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 45.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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). Future population trends forecast a significant increase for Aveley, with an expected rise of 5,801 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 30.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Aveley among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Aveley has seen around 172 new homes approved annually. Development approval data from the ABS is based on a financial year cycle, showing 861 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with one approval so far in FY26. On average, Aveley sees 4.9 new residents per year for every home built during these five years. This demand outpaces supply, exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $385,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY26, $3.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Aveley shows 16.0% lower construction activity per person. Nationally, it falls within the 35th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties.

This is significantly above the national average, demonstrating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (91.0%) with a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (9.0%), maintaining Aveley's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 522 people per dwelling approval, Aveley reflects an established area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 5,803 residents. Current construction levels suggest that housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Aveley has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may impact this region. Notable ones are Stockland Vale Aveley, North Ellenbrook Development, Swan Active Ellenbrook Recreation & Aquatic Centre, and Village 6 Malvern Springs Development Plan. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Aveley performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Aveley has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 11,530 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 76.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade has a higher employment share than the regional level, while professional & technical services employ fewer residents than Greater Perth.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparisons of working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Aveley's employment levels increased by 3.8% and labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, with employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Aveley's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation 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 aggregation of postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Aveley had a median taxpayer income of $67,317 and an average income of $80,549. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $75,133 (median) and $89,901 (average). Census data indicates Aveley's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 81st percentiles. The predominant income cohort in Aveley is 44.5% of locals (8,403 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, similar to Perth's 32.0%. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile. Aveley's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Aveley, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Aveley stood at 11.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 68.2% and rented ones at 19.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent in Aveley was $380, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Aveley's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Aveley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.1% of all households, including 43.8% couples with children, 22.6% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Aveley performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

In Aveley, 20.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (15.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.6% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.0%). Educational participation is high, with 32.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 13.1% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Aveley's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 4,223 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1011) with balanced educational opportunities. The schools include 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs (22.4 places per 100 residents vs 15.7 regionally), indicating Aveley serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Transport analysis shows Aveley has 81 active public transport stops, served by buses. These stops are covered by 9 routes, offering a total of 1,999 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 191 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 285 trips per day, equating to about 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Aveley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Aveley, with younger cohorts experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (11,293 people), compared to 54.1% across Greater Perth.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.7 and 7.7% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 76.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth. Aveley has 8.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,539 people), which is lower than the 12.6% in Greater Perth.

Aveley 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

Aveley's population was more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 23.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 36.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Aveley, comprising 42.6%. The 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Aveley at 3.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, English (26.4%) and Australian (22.3%) were the top groups, followed by 'Other' at 13.6%. Notably, Maori (1.8%), South African (1.4%), and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities had higher representations in Aveley compared to regional averages of 1.4%, 0.8%, and 1.0% respectively.

Aveley hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Aveley's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Aveley has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.9%). Between 2021 and the present day, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 increased from 12.2% to 13.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 0-4 decreased from 9.5% to 7.6%, and the percentage of residents aged 25-34 dropped from 18.0% to 16.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Aveley's age profile will significantly change. The number of residents aged 45-54 is projected to grow by 1,027 people (46%), increasing from 2,243 to 3,271. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 5-14 is expected to grow by a modest 5% (150 people).