Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood

Population growth drivers in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's population is 18,598 as of November 2025. This reflects a 17.6% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 15,816 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 18,279 in June 2024 and an additional 171 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,453 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages since the 2021 census, making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, above median population growth is projected for the area with an expected increase of 3,550 persons to 2041. This reflects a total increase of 17.4% over the 17 years from the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Victoria Park-Lathlain-Burswood has averaged approximately 98 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 490 homes. As of FY26 so far, 27 approvals have been recorded. This area has seen an average of 5 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. However, supply is lagging demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $485,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year has seen $26.6 million in commercial development approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth. The area shows comparable building activity per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New building activity consists of 31.0% standalone homes and 69.0% townhouses or apartments, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With around 442 people per dwelling approval, Victoria Park-Lathlain-Burswood shows a developed market. Looking ahead, the area is expected to grow by approximately 3,231 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 50 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct (PESP), Burswood Point, Edward Millen Adaptive Heritage and Landscape Redevelopment, and Edward Millen (Elizabeth Baillie) Heritage Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9%.

As of September 2025, 12,396 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 71.9% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and mining sectors. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Manufacturing is under-represented, with only 3.3% of the workforce compared to Greater Perth's 5.5%. There are substantial local employment opportunities, with a ratio of 0.9 workers per resident. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, labour force by 2.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population growth for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 had a median income of $61,143 and an average of $81,499 among taxpayers. This is one of the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $69,825 (median) and $93,072 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals individual earnings stand out at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,057 weekly). The data shows that 32.4% of the community falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band (6,025 individuals), reflecting patterns seen in the region where similarly 32.0% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood had 43.0% houses and 57.0% other dwellings in the latest Census, compared to Perth metro's 60.5% houses and 39.6% other dwellings. Home ownership was 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.8% and rented ones at 49.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Perth metro's average of $1,842. Median weekly rent was $350, the same as Perth metro. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 57.8 percent of all households, including 20.6 percent couples with children, 28.7 percent couples without children, and 6.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.2 percent, with lone person households at 34.8 percent and group households comprising 7.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.3.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood is higher than broader benchmarks. 44.2% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 29.9% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.9% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 17.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in tertiary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 4.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has 104 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 86 individual routes operating in the area, collectively providing 12,878 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 174 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,839 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 123 weekly trips per individual stop.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 61% of the total population (11,307 people), compared to Greater Perth's 56.5% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 8.1% of residents, with asthma impacting 6.2%.

75.6% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 73.7%. The area has 14.1% seniors aged 65 and over (2,616 people), with strong health outcomes broadly in line with the general population.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood 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

Victoria Park-Lathlain-Burswood has a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.7% born overseas. The predominant religion in Victoria Park-Lathlain-Burswood is Christianity, accounting for 37.8% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 5.3% compared to the Greater Perth average of 3.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 24.3%, Australian at 18.4%, and Other at 14.8%. Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: Italian is overrepresented at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 4.0%, Korean has an equal representation at 0.7%, and Chinese is slightly overrepresented at 6.2% compared to the Greater Perth average of 6.1%.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (22.2%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.0% to 4.0%, while the 0 to 4 age group has declined from 5.2% to 4.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's age profile. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 123%, adding 909 residents to reach a total of 1,648. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 56% of population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.