Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley

An assessment of population growth drivers in Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley's population is around 22,294 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,358 people (17.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,936 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,741 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 215 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,286 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley's 17.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), as well as the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to grow by 3,074 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 11.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley has recorded around 156 residential properties granted approval annually, with 784 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 52 so far in FY-26. At an average of 2.7 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $656,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $140.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

When measured against Greater Perth, Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley shows moderately higher development activity (47.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New development consists of 34.0% standalone homes and 66.0% attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 68.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 186 people per approval, Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley will gain 2,521 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 27 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Nedlands Square, ALDI Nedlands, Numa, and the Nedlands Masterplan Project, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation and an unemployment rate of just 2.1%. As of December 2025, 11,638 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (63.6% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 3.9% versus the regional average of 9.3%. With 1.3 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.7% while employment declined by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Greater Perth, where employment grew by 2.3%, labour force expanded by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $64,943 with the average level standing at $156,422. This is among the top percentile nationally and compares to levels of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $71,191 (median) and $171,470 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 92nd percentile ($2,610 weekly). Income analysis reveals the $4000+ earnings band captures 38.0% of the community (8,471 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 46.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 67.5% houses and 32.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 44.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.6%) or rented (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $3,521, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 71.8% of all households, comprising 35.8% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 6.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Perth average.

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 61.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Technical qualifications represent 13.5% of educational achievements for residents aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (6.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 40.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 19.9% in tertiary education, 8.8% in primary education, and 8.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 164 active transport stops operating within Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 18 individual routes, collectively providing 5,331 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 71%, with 13% by bus and 8% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 14.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 761 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 86% of the total population (19,217 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 6.7 and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 74.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The area has 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (4,260 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley scores highly on cultural diversity, with 23.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.2% born overseas. The main religion in Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley is Christianity, which makes up 45.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.6% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley are English, comprising 24.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.8% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 11.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley (vs 1.0% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.6% (vs 0.2%) and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley's median age is nearly matching the Greater Perth average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley has a higher concentration of 15 - 24 residents (26.5%) but fewer 35 - 44 year-olds (9.2%). This 15 - 24 concentration is well above the national 12.5%. Since the 2021 Census, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.5 years to 36. Key changes show the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 21.0% to 26.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 10.6% to 11.9%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 10.4% to 8.7% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 10.7% to 9.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 822 people (132%) from 622 to 1,445. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 54% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, both the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 age groups will see reduced numbers.