Dawesville - Bouvard

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

According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Dawesville - Bouvard stands at approximately 10,940 as of May 2026. Compared to the 8,498 people registered in the 2021 Census, this represents a rise of 2,442 residents (28.7%). This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,844 coupled with 564 validated new addresses documented after the Census date. With a density of 111 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy substantial space, suggesting opportunities for future expansion. The expansion rate of 28.7% since the 2021 census outpaces the countrywide average (9.3%) and the state performance, placing the locality at the forefront of regional growth. Most of this growth stemmed from interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 74.2% of the total population increase lately, though other factors like natural growth and overseas migration also registered gains.

Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. Where these figures are unavailable or when projecting expansion beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which were released in 2023 and based on 2022 data, are applied. Future forecasts suggest substantial demographic gains placing this district in the highest national quartile, with an anticipated increase of 2,508 residents by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP statistics, representing a 22.1% total expansion over the span of 16 years.

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

Annual residential building approvals in Dawesville - Bouvard average approximately 194, resulting in 970 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26, the volume has reached 100 approvals thus far. The ratio of population growth to new construction stands at 2.4 people per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, which points to a robust level of demand capable of reinforcing property prices. The mean construction value for these new dwellings is $294,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals have totaled $1.9 million for the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.

Per capita construction volumes in Dawesville - Bouvard are 78.0% higher than in Greater Perth, offering prospective purchasers extensive options. This level exceeds the nationwide baseline by a wide margin, illustrating strong developer focus on the region. All recent residential builds have consisted of standalone homes, maintaining the low-density landscape and satisfying the demand for separate houses among buyers looking for space. The metric of roughly 53 people for each approval highlights that Dawesville - Bouvard functions as an expanding residential zone.

Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Dawesville - Bouvard is projected to add 2,412 residents by the year 2041. Present rates of residential construction suggest that the upcoming supply of homes will easily satisfy this demand, offering favorable circumstances for purchasers and possibly enabling expansion that exceeds existing demographic forecasts.

Dawesville - Bouvard has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 1stth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure upgrades, key developments, and planning schemes have a profound effect on area dynamics. AreaSearch has highlighted 11 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Important initiatives include the Florida Beach Foreshore Renewal, Melros Beach Estate, Melros Oceanside Estate, and the Florida Beach Village Shopping Centre (Coles Florida Beach), with the subsequent list identifying the most significant ones.

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The labour market in Dawesville - Bouvard shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

The local labor market in Dawesville - Bouvard features a mixture of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with the construction industry being highly prominent. The unemployment rate is sitting at a low 2.8%, and job opportunities rose by an estimated 8.2% over the previous year. By March 2026, there are 4,762 employed locals, with an unemployment rate that is 1.4% lower than the 4.2% rate of Greater Perth, while participation in the workforce remains low at 54.3% relative to the 70.2% seen in Greater Perth. According to the Census, only 10.0% of the employed population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 related lockdowns.

The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. Mining is exceptionally well-represented, with a local employment share that is 2.1 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 4.3% of the workforce, which is lower than the 8.2% recorded in Greater Perth. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local job openings within the district itself are somewhat restricted.

Evaluating SALM and ABS statistics over the year ending March 2026, AreaSearch reports that employment grew by 8.2% alongside an 8.8% expansion in the total labor force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the same span, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% increase in jobs, a 2.5% rise in its labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point growth in unemployment. Future prospects can be assessed through Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts published in May-25. These five-year and ten-year national estimates, mapped against local job types, help illustrate potential growth pathways. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. By applying these sectoral forecasts to the industry composition of Dawesville - Bouvard, local employment is projected to rise by 5.6% after five years and 12.3% after ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.

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

According to ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, personal income levels in the Dawesville - Bouvard SA2 are positioned very high on a national scale. For this financial year 2023, taxpaying residents recorded a median income of $54,370 and an average income of $76,161, which compare to $60,748 and $80,248 respectively in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, the updated figures as of March 2026 are estimated to be $60,313 for median earnings and $84,485 for average earnings. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household incomes within the 17th to 31st national percentiles. The weekly income range of $1,500 - 2,999 represents the largest segment, accounting for 27.7% of residents (3,030 people), close to the regional representation of 32.0%. Residents face considerable housing affordability stress, retaining only 83.1% of their income, which sits in the 30th percentile.

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

Census records indicate that the housing stock in Dawesville - Bouvard consists of 92.9% separate houses and 7.1% other options like semi-detached buildings and apartments, differing from the 77.8% houses and 22.1% other properties found across the Perth metro. Fully owned homes represent 40.5% of local properties, which is considerably higher than the Perth metro rate, with mortgaged properties making up 44.8% and rental arrangements representing 14.7%. Monthly mortgage costs average a median of $1,842, lower than the Perth metro figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent is $350, matching the Perth metro rate of $350. In comparison to countrywide figures, mortgage commitments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent payments are less than the national median of $375.

Dawesville - Bouvard features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Most households consist of families, representing 78.3% of the total, with 30.4% being couples with children, 37.5% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. The remaining 21.7% are non-family arrangements, including 20.0% lone person households and 1.5% group households. The median household occupancy is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Perth.

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

With only 14.9% of residents holding tertiary qualifications, the district lags behind the nationwide average of 30.4%, highlighting a gap that could be addressed through focused local initiatives. Bachelor degrees are held by 10.9% of the population, followed by 2.3% with postgraduate degrees and 1.7% with graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 44.3% of locals aged 15+ possessing qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.2%) or certificates (33.1%).

The proportion of residents engaged in study is high, with 27.8% enrolled in some form of structured education. Within this group, 11.2% attend primary schools, 8.8% are in secondary schools, and 2.7% are enrolled in higher education programs.

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

There are 42 active public transit stops in Dawesville - Bouvard, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected via 3 separate routes, which combine to support 825 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is moderate, with the average distance from a home to the closest stop being 586 meters. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 86% of commuters, while 5% travel by bus. Dwellings have an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. Only 10.0% of the working population worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which could be reflective of COVID-19 circumstances.

The transit frequency averages 117 trips daily across the routes, which translates to roughly 19 weekly trips for each individual stop.

Dawesville - Bouvard's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illnesses, health indicators across Dawesville - Bouvard are positive, with low rates of common conditions in both younger and older demographic groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering roughly 57% of residents, which is around 6,235 people.

Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most prevalent medical issues in the district, affecting 10.3% and 7.7% of the population, respectively. Those reporting no chronic health conditions account for 66.7% of the population, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health results for working-age individuals are average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.7% of the local population (2,926 people), which exceeds the 16.1% average for Greater Perth. Elderly residents experience above-average health outcomes, with their national standings generally matching the broader population.

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

In terms of cultural diversity, Dawesville - Bouvard is close to the regional average, with 72.3% of the population born in Australia, 88.2% holding citizenship, and 95.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.7% of local residents. The most noticeable deviation in representation relative to the region is in Judaism, which is followed by 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.3% in Greater Perth.

Looking at ancestral heritage, the three largest groups in Dawesville - Bouvard are English at 37.8% of the population, which is well above the regional average of 28.0%, Australian at 26.6% of the population, also higher than the regional average of 21.2%, and Scottish at 8.0%. Other distinct differences include Dutch ancestry, which is overrepresented at 1.9% in Dawesville - Bouvard compared to 1.5% across the region, South Australian at 0.8% compared to 1.0%, and Welsh ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.7%.

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

The median age in Dawesville - Bouvard is 45 years, which is substantially older than the average of 37 in Greater Perth and the nationwide median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (14.8%) and a lower percentage of individuals aged 25 - 34 (8.7%). The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the share of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.2% to 9.9%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 9.6% to 11.7%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 11.9%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 13.6% to 12.6%. Looking forward to 2041, forecasts indicate major changes in the age distribution of Dawesville - Bouvard. The cohort of individuals aged 75 to 84 will experience the most growth, rising by 68% (735 people) to reach 1,822 compared to the starting point of 1,086. Overall, residents aged 65+ will make up 65% of the total demographic growth, pointing to a graying population, whereas the 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to decrease by 77 residents.