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

Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley's population was 21,993 as of November 2025, an increase of 3,057 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 16.1% rise from the previous count of 18,936 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 21,741 in June 2024 and an additional 203 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,255 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley's growth exceeded the national average of 8.9%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

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 post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Based on these projections, the area is expected to grow by 3,074 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 12.8% over the 17-year period.

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 approximately 156 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 784 homes were approved, with an additional 41 approved so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.7 new residents per year over these five years, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $656,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $140.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Perth, Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley shows moderately higher development activity, at 47.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New development consists of approximately 34.0% standalone homes and 66.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development that provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 68.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley reflects a developing area with around 186 people per approval. According to population forecasts, the area is expected to gain approximately 2,822 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.

Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Nedlands Square, ALDI Nedlands, Numa, and Nedlands Masterplan Project. The following details those most relevant.

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

Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%.

As of September 2025, there are 11,513 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 60.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (1.5 times the regional average), professional & technical services, and education & training. Construction shows lower representation at 3.9% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

The area functions as an employment hub with 1.3 workers per resident. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.6%, while employment declined by 3.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.4% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch reports that based on its aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $64,919 and an average level of $175,737. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to levels of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. Using Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $74,137 for median income and $200,692 for average income as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 92nd percentile with a weekly figure of $2,610. Income analysis shows that 38.0% of the community (8,357 individuals) falls within the $4,000+ earnings band, 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

In Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley, as per the latest Census, 67.5% of dwellings were houses, with 32.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Perth metro's 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley was 44.1%, similar to Perth metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.6% and rented at 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,521, higher than Perth metro's $3,293. Weekly rent was $450, the same as Perth metro's figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley's median monthly mortgage repayment was significantly higher at $3,521 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 71.8% of all households, including 35.8% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.2%, comprising 21.9% lone person households and 6.3% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with 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: 61.0% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. 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+, with advanced diplomas at 7.4% and certificates at 6.1%. Educational participation is notably high, with 40.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 19.9% in tertiary education, 8.8% in primary education, and 8.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in the Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley area shows that there are 151 active transport stops operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services. There are 17 individual routes servicing these stops, which collectively facilitate 5,224 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing within 167 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 746 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley area shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover rate is high at approximately 91% (20,057 people), compared to 87.5% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 6.7% and 6.3% respectively.

74.2% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 74.2%. The area has 18.8% seniors (4,128 people), lower than Greater Perth's 21.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 has a high cultural diversity, with 23.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley, comprising 45.7%. Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.5%.

The top three ancestries are English (24.9%), Australian (19.8%), and Chinese (11.5%), significantly higher than the regional average of 5.6%. Other ethnic groups show notable divergences: South African is overrepresented at 0.9% compared to 1.1% regionally, Sri Lankan at 0.6% versus 0.3%, and French at 0.7% versus 0.7%.

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

Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley has a median age of 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (25.9%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (9.4%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, younger residents caused the median age to decrease by 1.4 years to 36. Key demographic shifts include an increase in the 15-24 age group from 21.0% to 25.9%, and a rise in the 25-34 cohort from 10.6% to 11.9%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group decreased from 10.4% to 8.8%, and the 35-44 age group fell from 10.7% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Nedlands-Dalkeith-Crawley, with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow dramatically by 864 people (149%), from 580 to 1,445. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.