Bateman
Statistical Area - sa2

Bateman is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Bateman's population was around 4,140 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 308 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,832 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,138 in June 2024 and six additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 2,112 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bateman's growth rate of 8.0% since the census was within 0.9 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration primarily drove population growth in the area during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate post-2032 growth, AreaSearch used ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 99 persons to 2041, an increase of 2.3% over 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Bateman recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Bateman recorded approximately 10 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, totaling 54 homes. In FY-26, two homes have been approved so far. On average, 4.9 new residents were added per year for every home built during these five years.

This demand outpaces supply, exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new properties was $390,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $6.0 million, suggesting limited commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth's regional average (57.0% below). Bateman's scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This underperformance relative to national averages suggests the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

Recent development has comprised solely standalone homes, preserving Bateman's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 564 people per approval, Bateman exhibits characteristics of a mature, established area. Future projections anticipate an addition of 97 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Bateman has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five key projects likely affecting the region: Malabar Park BMX & Community Facility Redevelopment, New Women and Babies Hospital, Murdoch Station Upgrade, and Murdoch University New Academic Building. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Bateman positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Bateman has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of an unspecified date.

In the year ending June 2025, employment grew by 5.3%. As of that month, 2,324 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation was lower at 62.8% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, particularly the latter which is at 1.4 times the regional average.

Construction employs only 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.3% while labour force grew by 5.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bateman's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bateman had a median taxpayer income of $53,111 and an average income of $78,167. Nationally, these figures are high, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,653 (median) and $89,267 (average). Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 83rd percentile ($2,284 weekly). Income distribution shows 28.0% of Bateman's population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. Higher earners are prominent, with 38.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.2% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Bateman is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Bateman's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bateman stood at 43.2%, mirroring the Perth metro figure, with mortgaged properties at 35.6% and rented dwellings at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bateman was $2,200, aligning with the Perth metro average, while the median weekly rent was $420 compared to Perth metro's $2,200 for rent and $400. Nationally, Bateman's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 81.2% of all households, including 43.3% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.8%, consisting of 16.7% lone person households and 2.2% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Bateman places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Bateman is notably high, with 45.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational credentials are also common, with 25.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 11.2% and certificates make up 14.6%. Educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.7% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education. Bateman Primary School and Corpus Christi College serve a total of 2,139 students in the area. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1125. There is one primary school and one K-12 school in the area, functioning as an education hub with 51.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 19.6. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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

The transport analysis indicates that Bateman has 52 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 unique routes, collectively facilitating 5,021 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents on average located 219 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 717 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bateman's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Bateman's health outcomes data shows excellent results across all age groups with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (2,434 people), compared to 65.2% across Greater Perth.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.1% and 6.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 74.0%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 72.5% figure for Greater Perth. Bateman has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.2% (795 people) compared to Greater Perth's 22.4%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in Bateman are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Bateman is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bateman's population has a high level of cultural diversity, with 31.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 44.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bateman, making up 52.1% of its population. Notably, Buddhism comprises 5.7% of Bateman's population, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.9%.

The top three ancestral groups based on country of birth of parents are English (22.6%), Australian (19.6%), and Chinese (16.0%), with the latter being significantly higher than the regional average of 9.0%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups, such as South African (1.0% vs regional 0.9%), Sri Lankan (0.8% vs regional 0.4%), and Russian (0.5% vs regional 0.2%).

Bateman's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bateman has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Bateman at 14.2%, compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 14.3% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 9.6% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 11.8% to 10.2%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 10.8% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bateman's age profile will significantly evolve. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 101 people (33%), from 304 to 406. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.