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

According to research conducted by AreaSearch, Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has a population of approximately 18,740 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 2,924 people (18.5%) compared to the 15,816 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 18,736 and 173 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region has a population density of 2,472 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The population expansion rate of 18.5% since the 2021 census is higher than both the state and the national average (9.3%), making it a primary growth area. This increase was mostly generated by overseas migration, which made up roughly 86.8% of the total population growth in recent times.

AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 sectors lacking this data, and for projecting growth beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies cohort-specific growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 with 2022 data. Future demographic trends point to population expansion exceeding the national median, with the locality projected to add 3,192 persons by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 17.0% over the 16 years.

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

In Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood, development approvals average approximately 98 dwellings annually, with a total of 490 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 74 approvals have been logged. With an average of 5 new residents per year per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, the local housing supply is lagging behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives prices upward. Newly built residences average a value of $485,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing the premium and upmarket sector. Additionally, commercial projects worth $26.6 million have been approved during the current financial year, indicating a moderate level of commercial construction activity.

Relative to Greater Perth, the rate of development per capita in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood is comparable, maintaining a balanced market in line with surrounding suburbs. Residential building patterns indicate that 31.0% are detached houses and 69.0% are attached dwellings. The preference for higher density provides affordable entry points and attracts investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. The area presents a mature market structure, with approximately 456 people for each dwelling approval.

Demographic projections indicate that Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood will add 3,188 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimation from AreaSearch. The pace of construction remains reasonably aligned with this anticipated expansion, though buyers may face escalating competition as the population grows.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Suburban performance is heavily affected by changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 51 projects that are likely to influence the area. Key initiatives include Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct), Burswood Point, the Edward Millen Adaptive Heritage and Landscape Redevelopment, and the 16 Leonard Street Seniors Housing project, with the principal relevant developments detailed in the following list.

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

The local workforce in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 2.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the past year. By March 2026, 12,548 employed residents were recorded. The unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than the 4.2% rate in Greater Perth, and the participation rate is exceptionally high at 77.8% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to Census data, only 9.0% of residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

Resident employment is primarily focused in healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and mining. The concentration of jobs in professional & technical fields is particularly pronounced, standing at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is less common, employing 3.3% of the workforce compared to 5.5% across the broader region. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census points to a strong local job market.

AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS data covering the twelve months leading to March 2026 and found that employment grew by 1.8% while the labour force expanded by 2.0%, which led to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0% and labour force growth of 2.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context regarding potential future demand within Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood. These projections span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to the employment mix in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with the caveat that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is $62,855, with an average income of $81,719, based on aggregated postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $69,725 for the median and $90,651 for the average. Census data places local individual weekly earnings at the 83rd percentile nationally, at $1,057. The largest income bracket contains 32.4% of residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,071 residents), which is very similar to the 32.0% recorded in the wider region. High accommodation costs account for 15.9% of local incomes, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 59th percentile, and the area sits in the 7th decile for the SEIFA index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage.

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood consisted of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% other options, including townhouses and apartments, differing from the Greater Perth split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood was lower than the metropolitan average at 22.8%, with 27.8% of properties mortgaged and 49.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was higher than the Greater Perth average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was identical to the metropolitan figure at $350. Nationally, mortgage payments in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national median of $375.

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

Families make up 57.8% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 20.6%, couples without children at 28.7%, and single parent households at 6.5%. The remaining 42.2% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 34.8% and group households making up 7.3%. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the average of 2.6 across Greater Perth.

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

Academic achievement in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood is significantly higher than broader averages, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.9% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of degrees positions the local community well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical qualifications are also prevalent, with 28.9% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (17.2%).

Participation in study is high, with 29.0% of the population currently enrolled in education. This group comprises 10.3% attending tertiary institutions, 6.9% in primary school, and 4.5% in secondary school.

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

Public transport connectivity is supported by 107 active stops in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops serve 74 distinct routes, delivering 12,532 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 173 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 69%, while 16% commute by bus and 7% by train. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively small proportion of residents, 9.0%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 patterns.

Services average 1,790 trips daily across all routes, which translates to approximately 117 weekly departures for each transit stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate of the suburb.

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

Health indicators in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood are exceptional, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common illnesses across all demographic age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 60% of the population (11,225 people).

Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 8.1% and 6.2% of residents, respectively. A high proportion of residents, 75.6%, reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age cohort is particularly healthy, with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 14.2% of the local population (2,655 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth proportion of 16.1%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population trends.

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 exhibits high cultural diversity, with 28.7% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 37.8% of the community. Hinduism is notably more common here than across Greater Perth, accounting for 5.3% of the population compared to 2.5% regionally.

In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood are English at 24.3%, Australian at 18.4%, and Other at 14.8%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic groups: Italian background is represented at 5.1% (compared to 4.2% regionally), Korean at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Chinese at 6.2% (compared to 4.0% regionally).

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

The median age of 36 years in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood is close to the Greater Perth median of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. The suburb has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (23.1%) compared to Greater Perth, but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.6%). The percentage of 25 - 34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.0% to 4.2%, while the 0 to 4 age bracket decreased from 5.2% to 4.1%. Demographic projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to double by 102%, adding 793 people to reach 1,575. Older residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 51% of total population growth, highlighting local aging trends. Conversely, the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 are projected to experience population decreases.