Baldivis - North

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 showed an increase of 6,213 people from the 2021 Census figure of 11,651. The change was inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 15,666 in June 2024 and an additional 1,665 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 311 persons per square kilometer. Baldivis - North's growth of 53.3% since the 2021 census was higher than the national average of 8.9%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 56.2% to this growth, with other factors such as overseas migration and natural growth also being positive influences.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, 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 indicate a significant increase is forecasted for the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Baldivis - North expected to expand by 5,966 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall 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, totalling 2,483 homes. In FY26 up to June, 296 dwellings have been approved. Each year, an average of two new residents were gained per dwelling built in this period, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost for new homes was $265,000 during this time. This financial year, Baldivis - North recorded $4.8 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Baldivis - North has 350.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction primarily comprises standalone homes (97.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (3.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character favoured by families seeking space. With around 24 people per dwelling approval, Baldivis - North exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Baldivis - North is projected to grow by 3,768 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Baldivis - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 31 projects potentially affecting the area. Notable ones are Woodbridge Lakes Estate, Greenlea Estate, Latitude 32 Industry Zone, and Cooloongup Village Precinct Redevelopment. The following details those 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 both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area stands out for its mining employment, which is 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services employ only 4.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 8.2%. As of September 2025, there are 8,976 residents in work with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is 69.4%, slightly above Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7% and labour force grew by 5.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections suggest Baldivis - North's employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years based on its industry mix.

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

Baldivis - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $63,813 and an average of $75,990 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was higher than the national average. In Greater Perth, the median income was $58,380 with an average of $78,020. Using a wage growth rate of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $72,874 (median) and $86,781 (average). In the 2021 Census, Baldivis - North's household, family, and personal incomes were around the 68th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 41.1% of residents (7,342 people), similar to regional levels where 32.0% fell into this bracket. Housing costs consumed 17.3% of income in the area. Despite this, disposable income was at the 60th percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 structures, 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 90.5% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baldivis - North was at 16.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.9% and rented ones at 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,842, higher than Perth metro's $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was $350, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Baldivis - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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's university qualification rate is 16.5%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 34.2%.

Educational participation is 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.

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 rated as good, with residents typically living 362 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 167 daily trips across all routes, resulting in 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 particularly seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.

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

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

Baldivis-North, surveyed in 2016, had a higher percentage of residents speaking a language other than English at home (12.7%), compared to the majority of local markets. Additionally, 33.1% of its population was born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Baldivis-North, with 40.1%.

However, there was an overrepresentation of Other religions, which constituted 1.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.7%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.5%), Australian (25.1%), and Other (9.3%). Notably, Maori (3.3%) was overrepresented in Baldivis-North compared to the regional average of 2.0%. New Zealand (1.4%) and South African (1.4%) ancestry were also slightly higher than the regional averages of 1.2% and 1.1%, respectively.

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 the 0-4 cohort decreased from 10.1% to 8.3% and the 25-34 cohort dropped from 20.5% to 19.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Baldivis - North's age profile. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 696 people (39%), increasing from 1,789 to 2,486. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort is projected to decline by 26 people.