Bateman (WA)

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Based on demographic evaluations by Districts using updated ABS data and additional addresses verified since the Census, the suburb of Bateman has an estimated population of 4,191 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 359 residents (9.4%) from the 3,832 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 4,183 calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS release, supplemented by 6 new verified addresses post-Census. With these numbers, the population density stands at 2,138 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the national average for locations analyzed by Districts. The suburb of Bateman's 9.4% expansion rate since the 2021 Census was higher than the country's average growth of 9.3%, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population gains. This upward trend was almost exclusively powered by arrival numbers from overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population growth in recent times.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration of professionals, with the unemployment rate sitting at a low 2.2% based on aggregated local data. As of March 2026, there are 2,255 employed residents. This unemployment rate is 2.0% lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, while the participation rate of 66.7% is slightly lower than the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures show that 12.3% of workers operated from home, though this metric should be viewed in light of pandemic-era restrictions.

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Based on ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in the suburb of Bateman are significantly higher than the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $53,111 and an average income of $78,167, compared to the Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated to be approximately $58,916 for median income and $86,711 for average income as of March 2026. Weekly household incomes are highly ranked, placing in the 82nd percentile at $2,284. In terms of distribution, the largest cohort comprises 28.0% of residents (1,173 people) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional share of . High-income earners are prominent, with of households receiving more than weekly. After paying for housing, households retain of their income, and the suburb is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA index for economic advantage.

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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix is dominated by separate houses at 86.4%, with the remaining 13.6% consisting of townhouses, apartments, and other housing types, compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership is particularly high in the suburb, with 43.2% of properties owned outright. The remaining homes are either under a mortgage (35.6%) or rented (21.1%). The median mortgage payment of $2,200 per month is higher than the Perth metro median of $1,907, while the median weekly rent of $420 is also higher than the metro figure of $350. Nationally, these housing costs are higher than the Australian average mortgage payment of $1,863 and the national median rent of $375.

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Families make up 81.2% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 43.3%, couples without children at 27.4%, and single parents at 9.2%. The remaining 18.8% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 16.7% and group housing arrangements at 2.2%. The median size of local households is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Residents in the suburb of Bateman demonstrate high levels of educational qualifications, with 45.5% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across Western Australia and 28.6% in the local SA4 region. This education profile supports access to professional occupations. Among these graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, including advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 14.6%.

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An audit of local transit options shows 51 active public transport stops within the suburb of Bateman, comprising a combination of bus and train facilities. These stops are served by 19 separate routes, which provide 4,103 weekly trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 219 meters from their nearest stop. Because Bateman is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 76%, followed by trains at 16%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A relatively low 12.3% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators for the suburb of Bateman are strong, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates. The incidence of common medical conditions is low across all age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 58% of the population, or around 2,440 residents.

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The suburb of Bateman exhibits notable cultural diversity, with 44.2% of residents born outside Australia and 31.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 52.1% of the population. The most distinct variance from metropolitan patterns is in Buddhism, which is chosen by 5.7% of residents compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of residents in the suburb of Bateman is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is over-represented at 14.1% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 11.4%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 9.6% to 11.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 12.7% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age bracket declined from 11.8% to 10.0%, while the 65 to group fell from to . Projections to indicate significant demographic shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow by people (), rising from to . Combined, residents aged and over are projected to account for of total population growth, pointing to a steadily aging profile, while the to and to age groups are expected to contract.

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Bateman currently has an estimated 155 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 95 children aged 0-2 and 62 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 15% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 145 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 453. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally).