Daglish (WA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Daglish has an estimated resident count of approximately 1,579 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 28 individuals (1.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,551 residents. The adjustments are calculated from a resident base of 1,550, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP publication from June 2025 in combination with 10 validated new addresses added after the Census. The resulting residency level translates to a density of 2,506 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by Districts. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 83.0% of the overall population gains, with interstate arrivals and natural increase also making positive contributions.

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The suburb of Daglish features a highly qualified labor pool with a substantial concentration of professional workers and a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, according to Districts regional aggregations. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 879 people, with unemployment running 1.6% below the 4.2% average for Greater Perth, and participation levels tracking closely to the metropolitan mark of 70.2%. Census records show that only 12.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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According to aggregated ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year, residents in the suburb of Daglish earn exceptionally high incomes compared to national averages. Taxpayers in the suburb of Daglish record a median income of $56,513 and an average of $90,915, compared to Greater Perth marks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $62,690 for the median and $100,852 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places local household, family, and individual incomes around the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution figures show the highest concentration is in the $4000+ weekly bracket with 26.4% of residents (416 people), whereas the metropolitan area is led by the - range at . A high proportion of local earners, , take home more than weekly, which underpins premium retail demand. Housing costs absorb of earnings, and strong local wages place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the th decile.

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An analysis of housing types at the latest Census shows the suburb of Daglish comprised 59.6% separate houses and 40.4% other formats, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Homeowners without a mortgage represented 36.0% of households, exceeding the wider Perth average, with mortgaged properties making up 29.5% and rental homes accounting for 34.5%. Typical monthly mortgage costs in the area were recorded at $2,800, which is considerably higher than the metropolitan median of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $295, compared to the Perth metro median of $350. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas local rental prices sit below the countrywide average of $375.

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Families make up 65.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 34.5%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single parents at 8.4%. The remaining 34.7% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 30.9% and group households at 3.0%. The typical household size of 2.4 individuals is slightly below the Greater Perth median of 2.6.

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Qualifications in the suburb of Daglish are exceptionally high relative to wider regions, with 57.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across Western Australia and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees represent 31.9% of local qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational education account for 19.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 10.0%.

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Public transport networks in the suburb of Daglish include 5 active bus stops. These locations are served by 5 distinct routes, which accommodate 886 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Access to transport is good, with residents living an average of 203 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, commuters generally travel to other areas for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 63%, followed by train travel at 16% and bus travel at 9%. Average car ownership is 1.2 vehicles per household, which sits below the metropolitan benchmark. A relatively low share of residents, 12.2%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Daglish show excellent results, characterized by low mortality rates and minimal chronic illness across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 63% of the population (999 people) holding cover. This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Daglish displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 19.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 36.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, representing 35.1% of the community. Judaism shows a notable concentration locally, accounting for 0.8% of the population compared to 0.3% across the wider Perth metropolitan area.

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The median age of residents in the suburb of Daglish is 38 years, which is similar to the Greater Perth median of 37 and matches the Australian average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher share of teenagers and young adults aged 15 - 24 (16.2%) but a smaller proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (12.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 5.8% to 7.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 14.3% to 16.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.8% to 13.5%, while the to group decreased from to . By demographic shifts will alter the local age profile, led by a increase ( people) in the to bracket, rising from to . This aging trend is marked, with residents aged and over accounting for of the projected population growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are projected to shrink.

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Daglish currently has an estimated 72 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 36 children aged 0-2 and 24 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 16% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 71 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 125. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.