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Baldivis - South

30 km²

Young families dominate the landscape of Baldivis - South, where the typical resident is only 32. This community is much younger than both the state and national averages, with over a quarter of the population being children under 15. It is a fast-growing area that attracts many people from overseas and other regions. The character of the place is defined by large households and a high proportion of detached homes, creating a residential environment focused on family life.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.

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Demographics & Identity

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This is a very young area, with 27.2% of people being children under 15, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%. Seniors make up only 8.4% of the population, which is much lower than most other areas.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 31.8%

Children (0–14) 27.2%

Older adults (45–64) 20.3%

Youth (15–24) 12.3%

Seniors (65+) 8.4%

26,046 Population —

32 yrs Median age — Here 32 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

2.0% First Nations — Here 2.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

8.4% Aged 65+ — Here 8.4% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

27.2% Under 15 — Here 27.2% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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People born overseas make up 32.3% of the community, which is well above the Australian figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

32.3% Born overseas — Here 32.3% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 84.8% of residents, and the area is far less linguistically diverse than the national average, with only 10.5% using another language at home.

10.5% Other language — Here 10.5% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.8% Limited English — Here 0.8% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A majority of the community (51.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Religion

No religion 51%
Christianity 39%
Not stated 6%
Other religions 1%
Hinduism 1%
Islam 1%
Buddhism 1%
Judaism 0%

51.2% No religion — Here 51.2% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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While the area has many schools and high student enrolments, only 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

14.8% Bachelor+ — Here 14.8% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

56.0% Year 12 — Here 56.0% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

9 Schools

1.27 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,161 per week, and 25.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

$2,161 Household income — Here $2,161 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$938 Personal income — Here $938 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,337 Family income — Here $2,337 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

16.3% High earners Here 16.3% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

25.8% High-income homes Here 25.8% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 3.5% needing help for daily activities and 24.8% reporting a long-term health condition, both of which are lower than the national figures.

24.8% Health condition Here 24.8% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

9.3% Mental health Here 9.3% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

3.5% Needs assistance — Here 3.5% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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The high number of children is reflected in the community, where 38.6% of people provide unpaid childcare—far above the national average. About 5.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

12.0% Volunteering — Here 12.0% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

9.6% Unpaid carers — Here 9.6% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

38.6% Unpaid child care — Here 38.6% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

5.3% Defence service Here 5.3% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

20.5% Housework 15h+ — Here 20.5% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income of $929 and a lower unemployment rate of 8.4% compared to the state and national figures.

529 First Nations people

20 yrs Median age Here 20 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

43.9% Year 12 Here 43.9% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

8.4% Unemployment Here 8.4% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$929 Median income Here $929 WA $481 Aus $540

$2,338 Household income Here $2,338 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Families are typically large, with 3.0 people per home and 67.6% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, very few people (15.2%) live alone.

Family types

Couples with children 68%
Couples without children 18%
One-parent families 14%
Other families 1%

3.0 Household size —

13.6% One-parent — Here 13.6% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

15.2% Living alone — Here 15.2% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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The area is dominated by separate houses (96.7%), and 93.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Only 15.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national figure.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 60%
Rented 22%
Owned outright 16%
Other tenure 2%
Not stated 1%

$370 Rent — Here $370 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,915 Mortgage — Here $1,915 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

21.7% Renting — Here 21.7% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

15.9% Owned outright — Here 15.9% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Most people rely on cars, with 63.9% driving to work and only 1.7% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home is uncommon here, at just 6.0%.

1.7% No car — Here 1.7% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

6.0% Work from home — Here 6.0% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

3.4% PT commute — Here 3.4% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

112 PT stops

4.30 Stops/1k Here 4.30 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The population is quite mobile, with 41.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the national average.

41.0% Recent movers — Here 41.0% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

7.2% Recent arrivals — Here 7.2% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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More adults are working or looking for work here (71.2%) than in most other areas. Full-time employment is also higher than the national average at 63.0%.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 13.1%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 9.4%

Mining 8.9%

Education & training 8.3%

5.0% Unemployment — Here 5.0% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

71.2% Participation — Here 71.2% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

63.0% Full-time — Here 63.0% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area has seen significant growth, with the population increasing by 17.3% since 2021. It ranks higher than 90% of similar areas for access to money and resources.

Environment & Climate

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The area receives 673mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Western Australian average of 185mm.

673 Rainfall

24.1 Max temp

14.1 Min temp

Walkability

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While most homes are within a short walk of public transport and schools, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.

4.4 Walk score

3.9 Types ≤15 min