Baldivis - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Baldivis - North's population was around 17,864 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 6,213 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,651 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,666 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,665 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 311 persons per square kilometer. Baldivis - North's growth rate of 53.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 56.2% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilised 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 forecasted a significant increase for Baldivis - North, with an expected expansion of 5,966 persons to reach 2041, reflecting an increase of 21.1% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Baldivis - North was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Baldivis - North averaged approximately 496 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totaling 2,483 homes. In FY26, up until now, 226 dwellings have been approved. Each year, on average, around two new residents are gained for each dwelling built during these five years, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $265,000. This financial year has seen $4.8 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Baldivis - North has 350% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 97% standalone homes and 3% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character favoring family homes. With around 24 people per dwelling approval, Baldivis - North exhibits growth area characteristics.

Projections indicate a growth of 3,768 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Baldivis - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of thirty-one projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Woodbridge Lakes Estate, Greenlea Estate, Pike Road Estate, and Latitude 32 Industry Zone. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Baldivis - North has been broadly consistent with national averages

Baldivis - North has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 8,366 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. This is 0.6% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is 69.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Mining has particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical employs only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% with a minor increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Baldivis - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8%% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, according to a 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

Baldivis - North had a median taxpayer income of $63,813 and an average of $75,990 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is higher than the national averages of $58,380 (median) and $78,020 (average). By September 2025, based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $72,874 (median) and $86,781 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Baldivis - North are around the 68th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant with 41.1% of residents (7,342 people), similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 61st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Baldivis - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's figures of 90.5% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baldivis - North stood at 16.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.9% and rented ones at 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Baldivis - North was $350, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Baldivis - North's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,842 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 77.6% of all households, including 39.6% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Baldivis - North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates of 16.5%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (34.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.1% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education. Baldivis - North's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,811 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 992) with balanced educational opportunities. The 4 schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents (10.4) fall below the regional average (17.1), with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas.

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

Baldivis - North has 50 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 1,170 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average being located 362 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 167 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Baldivis - North's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Baldivis - North, with younger cohorts seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~10,200 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.0 and 8.3% of residents respectively. A total of 73.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.5% across Greater Perth. As of 15th March 2021, the area has 9.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,766 people), which is lower than the 15.6% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, requiring more attention than the broader population.

Baldivis - North 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

Baldivis-North, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 12.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 33.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 40.1%. The 'Other' religious category comprised 1.0%, slightly above Greater Perth's 0.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.5%), Australian (25.1%), and Other (9.3%). Notable differences included Maori at 3.3% (regional average: 2.0%), New Zealand at 1.4% (vs regional 1.2%), and South African at 1.4% (vs regional 1.1%).

Baldivis - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Baldivis - North'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, Baldivis - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.5%). Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 35-44 grew from 15.3% to 16.8%, while those aged 0-4 declined from 10.1% to 8.3% and those aged 25-34 decreased from 20.5% to 19.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Baldivis - North's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 696 people (39%), reaching 2,486 from its current 1,789. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort is projected to decline by 26 people.