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

According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Baldivis - North stands at approximately 17,737 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 6,086 people (52.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,651 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 17,460 recorded in June 2025 alongside 1,774 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. The resulting population density is 309 persons per square kilometer, which offers residents substantial space and leaves room for prospective expansion. The area's 52.2% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the state average, positioning it as a frontrunner for expansion in the district. This demographic upward trend was heavily supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 58.7% of the total population increase, though positive contributions were also observed from overseas migration and natural growth.

AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and to calculate expansion patterns for all localities beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies the growth rates across different age groups detailed in the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data). Current indicators point toward a substantial surge in population that ranks in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with expectations that the locality will gain 5,557 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 29.8% expansion over the 16 years.

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

Local planning authorities approve approximately 496 dwellings annually in Baldivis - North, resulting in 2,483 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 690 approved so far in FY-26. The region gained an average of 2.5 new residents per year for every home built during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating a robust level of demand that underpins property values, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $265,000. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $4.8 million during the current financial year, highlighting that the neighborhood remains predominantly residential.

Baldivis - North exhibits 327.0% more development activity per person than Greater Perth, giving purchasers a broader array of choices. This figure is significantly higher than the national norm, illustrating substantial developer interest in the region. The building mix consists of 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, which maintains the low density character of the neighborhood by focusing on standalone houses that appeal to buyers desiring space. The metric of roughly 26 people per dwelling approval indicates the typical dynamics of an expanding growth area.

Projections indicate that Baldivis - North will add 5,280 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on ongoing building volumes, the supply of housing is expected to comfortably satisfy demand, which creates favorable market conditions for purchasers and could support expansion rates that outpace current predictions.

Baldivis - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans are key influences on regional development. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects that are expected to affect the local area. Prominent developments include the Latitude 32 Industry Zone, Woodbridge Lakes Estate, Greenlea Estate, and the Cooloongup Village Precinct Redevelopment, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.

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Employment conditions in Baldivis - North remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

The local workforce in Baldivis - North is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations, with a strong representation of essential services workers and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. In March 2026, there were 8,752 residents employed, representing an unemployment rate 0.8% higher than the Greater Perth figure of 4.2%, while the participation rate closely matches the Greater Perth average of 70.2%. Data from the Census indicates that a minimal 6.2% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a distinct specialization in the mining sector, where the employment concentration is 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 4.3% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The relationship between the Census working population count and the resident population count suggests that the locality offers few employment opportunities within its own boundaries.

An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 2.1%, which led to a 1.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and its labor force grow by 2.5%, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective job demand in Baldivis - North. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth trends. On a national level, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. When these sector-specific forecasts are integrated with the employment profile of Baldivis - North, they indicate that local jobs should expand by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population trends).

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

Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 reveals a median taxpayer income of $66,522 and an average taxpayer income of $79,105 in the Baldivis - North SA2. This represents a position well above the national benchmark, while contrasting with a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, the updated figures would stand at approximately $73,793 (median) and $87,751 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records show that household, family, and personal incomes in Baldivis - North are situated around the 68th percentile nationally. The most populous earnings bracket consists of 41.1% of residents (7,289 residents) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is consistent with the broader region where this group constitutes 32.0% of the population. Although high housing expenses absorb 17.3% of income, solid earnings keep disposable income at the 60th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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

The distribution of housing types in Baldivis - North at the time of the last Census showed that standalone houses accounted for 93.3% of dwellings, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing forms made up 6.7%, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings in the Perth metropolitan region. The home ownership rate in Baldivis - North was lower than the Perth metropolitan benchmark at 16.2%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (59.9%) or rented (23.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,842 was below the Perth metro average of $1,907, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the Perth metro median of $350. By comparison, mortgage payments in Baldivis - North are below the Australian national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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

Families comprise the vast majority of households at 77.6%, consisting of couples with children at 39.6%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single parent families at 11.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.4%, consisting of single-person households at 19.8% and group accommodation at 2.5%. The average household size of 2.8 people exceeds 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 locality displays low levels of academic attainment, with the university qualification rate of 16.5% falling significantly below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational training is highly prevalent, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (34.2%).

The level of enrollment in study programs is high, with 32.5% of the population actively participating in formal education. This group is composed of 13.1% attending primary schools, 8.3% in secondary schools, and 3.4% enrolled in higher education institutions.

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

Analysis of the local transport network indicates there are 49 active public transport stops in Baldivis - North, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 6 routes that generate a total of 1,171 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 362 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 83% and trains accounting for 8%. Dwellings have an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively small proportion of residents (6.2%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

The average frequency of public transport services is 167 daily runs across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 23 weekly departures per stop.

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

An analysis of mortality figures and chronic illness data by AreaSearch indicates excellent health outcomes in Baldivis - North, where younger age brackets show a very low incidence of common medical conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 58% of the total population (~10,358 people).

The most frequent health diagnoses among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 9.0% and 8.3% of the population, respectively, while 73.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The demographic segment under the age of 65 exhibits health outcomes that are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.7% of the population (1,724 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. Senior citizens in the area experience above-average health outcomes, though their relative national health ranking is lower than that of the younger local 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 displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 12.7% of residents using a non-English language at home and 33.1% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 40.1% of the local population. The most prominent divergence from regional averages is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of the population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three most common heritages in Baldivis - North are English at 31.5%, Australian at 25.1%, and Other at 9.3%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Maori overrepresented at 3.3% of the population (compared to 0.9% across the region), New Zealanders at 1.4% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and South Australians at 1.4% (compared to 1.0% regionally).

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

The median age in Baldivis - North is 31 years, which is notably lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the area features a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (19.4%) and a lower proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (5.3%). Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.3% to 17.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 11.5% to 12.6%. Conversely, children aged 0 to 4 decreased from 10.1% to 8.0%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 20.5% to 19.4%. Projections suggest the age structure will undergo changes by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 848 people (48%) from 1,748 to 2,597, while the 5 to 14 cohort increases by a modest 7% (195 people).