Dudley Park (WA)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and subsequent home addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Dudley Park (WA) is projected to be approximately 8,015 by May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,058 people (15.2%) compared to the 6,957 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from an intermediate estimate of 7,841 people calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 193 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density of 1,125 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed across other analyzed regions. The 15.2% expansion in the suburb of Dudley Park (WA) since the 2021 census outpaced the national growth figure (9.3%), placing it among the faster-growing localities. Net gains were heavily driven by interstate moves, which accounted for roughly 76.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The local workforce is evenly divided between professional and manual occupations, with industrial and manufacturing activities holding a strong presence. The local jobless rate stands at 4.3% following a 7.5% expansion in employment over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 3,289 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 0.1% higher than the 4.2% average of Greater Perth, while participation in the labour force is much lower, standing at 49.7% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a low 6.8% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Based on aggregated tax data from the financial year 2023 postcode release, the mid-point income for taxpayers was $48,929, while the average stood at $68,999. These figures are slightly above the national benchmarks but sit below the respective Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current equivalent values are estimated at approximately $54,277 for the median and $76,541 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes are positioned between the 10th and 12th percentiles nationwide. The largest income bracket contains 25.9% of residents (2,075 people) who earn between $400 - 799, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where of the population falls into the - range. Financial strain from housing costs is substantial, leaving only of income remaining after housing expenses, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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According to the last Census, the housing stock consisted of 84.7% detached houses and 15.2% other housing types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to the wider metropolitan split of 77.8% detached houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Homeownership rates were high, with 41.8% of households owning their homes outright, while 31.7% held mortgages and 26.5% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,530, which is lower than the metropolitan average of $1,907. Similarly, the median weekly rent was $310, compared to the regional figure of $350. On a national level, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 67.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 18.5%, couples without children at 35.4%, and single-parent households at 11.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.9%, which includes single-person households at 29.9% and group share houses at 3.2%. The typical household contains 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the average of 2.6 found across Greater Perth.

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The community has lower rates of higher education, with university qualification levels at 13.0% compared to the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap as well as an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 29.7%.

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Public transport infrastructure consists of 36 active bus stops operating locally. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which combine to support 595 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 236 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 84% of commuters, followed by trains at 6%. Car ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average. Additionally, a low 6.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term conditions indicates that the community faces notable health challenges, which are present across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 55% of residents (~4,375 people) holding policies, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Cultural diversity is higher than the regional norm, with 7.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 29.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 53.1% of the population, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 53 years is higher than the metropolitan average of 37 and the national average of 38. The local age distribution shows a high concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 bracket (16.4%), which is higher than the national share of 9.4%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (8.6%) than in the wider metropolitan area. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 9.5% to 11.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 11.6% to 12.7%, while the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 12.0% to . By demographic shifts are expected to alter the local age profile. The to cohort is projected to grow by ( people), increasing from to residents. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged and over accounting for of all projected population growth, while declines are expected in the to and to youth groups.

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Dudley Park currently has an estimated 288 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 193 children aged 0-2 and 129 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 272 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 592. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.