Eaton - Pelican Point
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Eaton - Pelican Point are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Eaton-Pelican Point's population is 13,497 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 1,170 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,327. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 13,276 in June 2024 and 143 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,356 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Eaton-Pelican Point's growth rate of 9.5% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.6%. Migration from other states contributed approximately 39.0% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 years post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to increase by 2,575 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Eaton - Pelican Point among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Eaton-Pelican Point averaged approximately 72 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25361 homes were approved, with an additional 53 recorded in FY-26 to date. On average, 2.5 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $374,000, aligning with regional trends. This year has seen $5.6 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting limited commercial focus compared to residential development. When compared to the rest of WA, Eaton-Pelican Point demonstrates similar construction activity per capita, maintaining market balance consistent with broader area trends.

New developments consist of 96% standalone homes and 4% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suitable for buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 158 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts predict Eaton-Pelican Point will gain 2,354 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth; however, buyers may face increasing competition as the population grows.

Eaton - Pelican Point has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly affect local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones are Eaton Fair Shopping Centre Expansion, Eaton Recreation Centre Expansion, Parkridge Estate, and Shire of Dardanup Community Hub, Library and Administration Building. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Eaton - Pelican Point significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Eaton-Pelican Point has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

Unemployment rate is 2.5%, with estimated employment growth of 5.6% in the past year. As of June 2025, 7392 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation is 62.1%, slightly higher than Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing employment is particularly high at 2.0 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.3% of local workers compared to Rest of WA's 9.3%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and May 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, labour force grew by 5.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA had employment growth of 1.1%, labour force growth of 0.5%, and a larger unemployment reduction of 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eaton-Pelican Point's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022 shows Eaton - Pelican Point had a median income among taxpayers of $55,758 and an average of $67,820. This is higher than the national average. In comparison, Rest of WA had a median income of $57,323 and an average of $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $62,232 (median) and $75,694 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Eaton - Pelican Point rank modestly, between the 44th and 49th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 35.3% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (4,764 residents), similar to the surrounding region where 31.1% fall into this bracket. After housing costs, 85.3% of income remains for other expenses.

Eaton - Pelican Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Eaton - Pelican Point, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.4% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Eaton - Pelican Point was 31.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (47.3%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,651, while the median weekly rent figure was $350. Nationally, Eaton - Pelican Point's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Eaton - Pelican Point has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.4% of all households, including 32.7% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.6%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households making up 2.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Eaton - Pelican Point faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has lower university qualification rates at 13.1%, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (35.4%).

Educational participation is high at 27.9%, including primary education (10.9%), secondary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (2.0%). Eaton - Pelican Point's schools have a combined enrollment of 1,398 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities, an ICSEA score of 960. There are two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (10.4) fall below the regional average (17.1), indicating 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

Public transport analysis shows 75 active transport stops operating within Eaton - Pelican Point. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 3 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 327 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 215 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 46 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Eaton - Pelican Point faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 53% of the total population (~7,207 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.3% and 9.0% of residents respectively. 66.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.4% across the Rest of WA. The area has 16.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,237 people), which is lower than the 17.6% in the Rest of WA. This is broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Eaton - Pelican Point ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Eaton-Pelican Point, surveyed in 2016, showed a below average cultural diversity: 81.2% of its population were born in Australia, 88.4% were citizens, and 92.1% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 45.1%. Islam, however, was disproportionately represented at 1.1%, compared to 0.7% regionally.

The top three ancestral groups were English (33.5%), Australian (29.7%), and Scottish (6.5%). Notably, Maori (1.3%) and South African (0.8%) groups were equally represented locally and regionally, while Italians showed a slight underrepresentation at 4.5% compared to the regional figure of 4.8%.

Eaton - Pelican Point's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Eaton-Pelican Point's median age is 38 years, which is marginally below the Rest of WA average of 40 but in line with the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.8% locally compared to the Rest of WA average. Conversely, the 55-64 year-olds are under-represented at 11.2%. As per the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.3% to 14.8%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 13.3% to 14.8%. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 cohort has declined from 6.5% to 5.4%, and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 10.1% to 9.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Eaton-Pelican Point's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 48%, adding 949 residents to reach 2,947. However, both the 85+ and 15-24 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.