Dawesville - Bouvard
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Dawesville-Bouvard's population is 10,564 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a 24.3% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 8,498 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 10,198 in June 2024 and an additional 516 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 107 persons per square kilometer. Dawesville-Bouvard's growth exceeded national (8.6%) and state averages, driven primarily by interstate migration contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used. Future forecasts indicate significant population increase in Dawesville-Bouvard, with an expected expansion of 2,693 persons to 2041 and a total increase of 22.0% over the 17 years.

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

Dawesville - Bouvard has seen approximately 194 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 970 approvals across the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with 24 approvals so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling built over these five years has gained two new residents annually, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $452,000.

There have been $1.9 million worth of commercial approvals in the current financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Dawesville - Bouvard records 80% more construction activity per capita, providing buyers with ample choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the area. Recent development has comprised entirely standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The location currently has approximately 50 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections indicate Dawesville - Bouvard adding 2,327 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Dawesville - Bouvard has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Dawesville Community Centre (Djilba-Wardarn Bo), Melros Beach Estate, Melros Oceanside Estate, and Yalgorup National Park Eco-Tourism Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Dawesville - Bouvard ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Dawesville-Bouvard has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in construction. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment grew by 7.9% over the past year. Key industries are mining, construction, and health care & social assistance, with mining particularly prominent at 2.1 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs are less common, at 4.3% compared to 8.2% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as Census data suggests many residents work outside the area.

From Jun-25 to Jul-25, employment increased by 7.9%, labour force by 7.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% and unemployment rise slightly. Statewide in WA as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth at 0.26%. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dawesville-Bouvard's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Dawesville - Bouvard has high incomes nationally. The median is $51,820 and the average is $73,296. Greater Perth's figures are a median of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $57,836 (median) and $81,806 (average). Census data reveals Dawesville - Bouvard's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 17th and 32nd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 27.7% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with metropolitan regions where this group represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 31st percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Dawesville-Bouvard, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.9% houses and 7.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dawesville-Bouvard was at 40.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (44.8%) or rented (14.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,842, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Dawesville-Bouvard was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Dawesville-Bouvard's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 78.3% of all households, consisting of 30.4% couples with children, 37.5% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Dawesville - Bouvard fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 33.1%.

Educational participation is high at 27.8%, including primary education (11.2%), secondary education (8.8%), and tertiary education (2.7%). St Damien's Catholic Primary School and Ocean Road Primary School collectively serve 1,029 students. Dawesville - Bouvard has typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 998). Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. The area has fewer school places per 100 residents (9.7) compared to the regional average (15.3), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Analysis of public transport in Dawesville - Bouvard shows that there are currently 42 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 3 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate 825 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing 586 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 117 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Dawesville - Bouvard is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Dawesville-Bouvard faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 5,915 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.3% and 7.7% of residents respectively. A majority, 66.7%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.8% (around 2,834 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Dawesville - Bouvard records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Dawesville-Bouvard's cultural diversity is roughly aligned with the wider region's average. 72.3% of its population were born in Australia, 88.2% are citizens, and 95.0% speak English only at home. The dominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 45.7%.

However, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to none across Greater Perth. Top ancestry groups include English (37.8%), Australian (26.6%), and Scottish (8.0%). Notably, Dutch are overrepresented at 1.9% (vs regional 1.6%), South African representation matches regionally at 0.8%, while Welsh show slight underrepresentation at 0.7% (vs regional 0.8%).

Dawesville - Bouvard hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Dawesville - Bouvard is 45 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Dawesville - Bouvard has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (15.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.3%). This 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 7.2% to 9.8%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.6% to 10.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 13.9% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dawesville - Bouvard's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 77%, reaching 1,820 people from 1,029. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.