Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale
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Population growth drivers in Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale's population is around 8,976 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 735 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,241 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,922 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 146 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 53.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Based on demographic trends and the latest population numbers, the area is projected to grow by 1,513 persons to 2041 with an increase of 16.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale when compared nationally

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale has seen approximately 21 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 109 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This high demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $274,000. In FY-26, $3.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale has significantly lower building activity, with 77.0% fewer approvals per person. This constrained construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, which is also below average nationally, suggesting possible planning constraints or area maturity. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

As of now, there are an estimated 467 people per dwelling approval in the area. Population forecasts indicate that Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale will gain approximately 1,459 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Forrestdale Business Park, Morgan Park Redevelopment, Anstey Grove Estate Forrestdale, and Champion Drive Precinct. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in the area is 2.9%, which is lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Over the past year, there has been an estimated employment growth of 3.2% in the region. As of June 2025, 4,936 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 0.9% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation is somewhat lower than the standard, with 62.8% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Notably, construction has a particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food shows lower representation at 4.2% versus the regional average of 6.8%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data during the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2%, labour force increased by 3.1%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 offer further insight into potential future demand within Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1%% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale had a median income among taxpayers of $48,003 and an average level of $56,325. These figures are below the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $54,819, with average income estimated at $64,323 during the same period. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows 30.4% of the population (2,728 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the regional pattern where 32.0% occupy this range. After housing expenses, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale's dwellings were 92.1% houses and 7.9% other dwellings in the latest Census, compared to Perth metro's 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was 41.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.8% and rented ones at 8.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's $1,750. The median weekly rent was $330, lower than Perth metro's $305. Nationally, the area's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.3% of all households, including 33.8% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 18.8% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has university qualification rates of 18.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 31.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,083 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1017) with balanced educational opportunities. It includes 2 primary and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (12.1) are below the regional average (20.2), 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

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale has 21 active transport stops. These stops are served by a mix of buses operating along 7 individual routes. The total weekly passenger trips provided by these routes is 565.

Transport accessibility in the area is limited, with residents typically located 1460 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 80 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale shows below-average health indicators. Common conditions are slightly more prevalent across both younger and older age groups compared to averages. Private health cover is low at 48%, with approximately 4,308 people covered, against Greater Perth's 53.3% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common conditions are arthritis (9.1%) and mental health issues (7.9%), while 66.8% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 72.1%. The area has 22.4%, or 2,008 people aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Perth's 12.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Nasura-Mount Richon-Bedfordale exhibited cultural diversity above the average, with 7.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home, and 32.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Nasura-Mount Richon-Bedfordale, comprising 50.0% of the population, compared to 42.7% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (36.4%), Australian (22.8%), and Scottish (8.2%).

Notably, Dutch (4.4%) and Welsh (1.2%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.4% and 0.6%, respectively. South African residents also showed a slight increase at 1.1%.

Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (14.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 85 and above grew from 1.7% to 2.8%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 11.8% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 14.4% to 12.6%, and the 55-64 age group decreased from 15.5% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 149%, reaching 379 people from 254. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.