Dawesville - Bouvard

Dawesville - Bouvard lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Dawesville-Bouvard's population was approximately 10,671 as of November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 2,173 individuals (25.6%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,498. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: 10,198 in June 2024 and an additional 557 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 109 persons per square kilometer. Dawesville-Bouvard's growth exceeded national (8.9%) and state averages between 2021 and 2025, driven primarily by interstate migration (75%). 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 projections indicate significant population increase in top quartile statistical areas, including Dawesville-Bouvard, with an expected expansion of 2,693 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 20.8% over the 17-year period.

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 home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 970 homes. As of FY26, 49 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 people move to the area per year for each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand which supports property values. The average construction cost value of these new homes is $294,000.

In FY26, $1.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Dawesville-Bouvard has 80.0% more construction activity per person, offering ample choice for buyers and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. All new constructions since FY21 have been standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With approximately 50 people moving to Dawesville-Bouvard per approval, it reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dawesville-Bouvard is projected to add 2,220 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Dawesville - Bouvard has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 3rdth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the area, with key ones including Melros Beach Estate, Melros Oceanside Estate, Florida Beach Village Shopping Centre (Coles Florida Beach), and Dawesville Community Centre (Djilba-Wardarn Bo). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Dawesville - Bouvard well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Dawesville-Bouvard's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a 2.5% unemployment rate and 10.2% employment growth in the past year.

As of September 2025, 4702 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is significantly lower at 53.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. Mining has a notable concentration, with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 4.3% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 10.2%, labour force grew by 9.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and unemployment marginally increase. State-level data to November 25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dawesville-Bouvard's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Dawesville - Bouvard SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $51,820 and an average of $73,296 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is high nationally, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,178 (median) and $83,704 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Dawesville - Bouvard fall between the 17th and 31st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the largest segment comprises 27.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,955 residents), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 30th 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), compared to Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dawesville - Bouvard stood at 40.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.8% and rented ones at 14.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Dawesville - Bouvard was $350, higher than Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Dawesville - Bouvard's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 make up 78.3% of all households, including 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%. The median household size is 2.6 people, 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (33.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Dawesville-Bouvard has 42 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that collectively facilitate 825 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 586 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 117 trips per day, 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 very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which is around 5,975 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.3% and 7.7% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 66.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. As of 2021, 26.8% of residents are aged 65 and over, totaling approximately 2,863 people. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are above average, performing even 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 aligns with its wider region, with 72.3% born in Australia, 88.2% being citizens, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominates Dawesville-Bouvard at 45.7%, but Judaism is overrepresented at 0.1%. Top ancestral groups are English (37.8%), Australian (26.6%), and Scottish (8.0%).

Notably, Dutch (1.9% vs regional 1.6%), South African (0.8% vs 0.8%), and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.8%) have differing representations.

Dawesville - Bouvard hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Dawesville - Bouvard is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's national 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 concentration of residents aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 7.2% to 9.8%, while the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 increased from 9.6% to 10.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 13.9% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dawesville - Bouvard's age structure. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 75%, reaching 1,820 from 1,040. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both age groups of 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are projected to see reduced numbers.