# Bateman (South Metropolitan)

State Electorate · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Greater Perth

Area: 21 km²

Much higher levels of education and income set Bateman apart from most similar areas. It is a well-off community of over 44,000 people where the typical resident is 42, making it noticeably older than the state and national figures. Many residents are born overseas, contributing to a diverse population that is highly qualified and earns well above the national average. The area is characterized by large, owner-occupied family homes and a very walkable urban layout.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42 and a growing senior population that rose 5.1 percentage points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 44,195 | +30.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +5.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +109.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.7% | +32.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.2% | +3.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.6% | +32.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.2%, Young adults (25–44) 23.3%, Seniors (65+) 20.7%, Children (0–14) 17.2%, Youth (15–24) 12.6%

**Marital status** — Married 56.3%, Never married 29.8%, Divorced 6.9%, Widowed 4.6%, Separated 2.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 39.9% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries listed.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 39.9% | -2.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 57.3%, England 6.0%, China 2.8%, India 2.2%, South Africa 1.9%, New Zealand 1.5%, Italy 0.7%, Philippines 0.7%, Vietnam 0.5%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 32.8%, Australian 25.0%, Chinese 17.6%, Scottish 8.7%, Irish 8.4%, Italian 5.8%, Indian 3.4%, German 2.8%, Dutch 1.7%, Filipino 0.9%, Greek 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.6%

## Language

About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 25.6% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.6% | -17.8% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 71.4%, Mandarin 6.3%, Cantonese 2.9%, Italian 1.0%, Arabic 0.6%, Hindi 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Punjabi 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Greek 0.2%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common religion at 49.0%, while 38.0% of people report no religion. This last group has grown by 16 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 38.0% | +69.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 49.0%, No religion 38.0%, Not stated 4.6%, Buddhism 3.6%, Hinduism 1.9%, Islam 1.7%, Other religions 1.0%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 43.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the local workforce, where professionals make up 35.3% of occupations.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 75.5% | +12.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 43.2% | +38.9% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.45 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 11 | — |
| School enrolments | 7,843 | — |
| Average school size | 713 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,127 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 75.5%, Year 10 11.7%, Year 11 5.1%, Year 9 or below 3.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 40.6%, Postgraduate degree 14.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.1%, Certificate III / IV 13.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.4%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 24.3%, Engineering & related 15.8%, Health 13.5%, Society & culture 10.7%, Education 8.4%, Natural & physical sciences 5.4%, Architecture & building 3.5%, Creative arts 3.4%, Information technology 3.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.8%, Agriculture & environment 1.4%

## Income

Typical family income is $2,720 a week, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. More than a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant rise from 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $931 | +47.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,232 | +30.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,720 | +30.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 21.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 35.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 24.5%, $4,000 or more 24.1%, $650–$1,499 20.1%, Under $650 12.8%, $3,000–$3,999 11.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.4%, $650–$1,499 25.4%, $1,500–$2,999 21.1%, $3,000 or more 11.2%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally enjoy better health than those in most similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.9%) and mental health conditions (6.3%) compared to the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 23.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.0% | +9.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.7%, Arthritis 6.8%, Mental health 6.3%, Asthma 5.9%, Heart disease 3.7%, Diabetes 3.7%, Cancer 3.1%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.7%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.9%, One condition 17.6%, Two conditions 4.5%, Three or more 1.7%

## Community Participation

Community spirit is high, with 20.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.3% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.8% | +28.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 30.0% | +16.1% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.6% | -3.1% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Families with children are the mainstay of the area, making up 62.6% of households. This helps explain why people per home (2.6) is higher than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -7.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.0% | +2.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 21.3% | +15.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 62.6%, Couples without children 26.3%, One-parent families 10.0%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 34.0%, 1 person 21.3%, 4 people 18.5%, 3 people 16.8%, 5 people 7.1%, 6 or more 2.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very strong, with 43.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Houses tend to be large, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms, though typical mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $448 | +21.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,457 | +22.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 21.8% | +8.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 43.8% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 77.3% | -10.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 86.6% | -2.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 43.8%, Owned with a mortgage 32.1%, Rented 21.8%, Other tenure 1.4%, Not stated 0.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 77.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 16.7%, Flat or apartment 5.9%, Other dwelling 0.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 42.5%, 3 bedrooms 32.0%, 5 or more 12.0%, 2 bedrooms 11.0%, 1 bedroom 1.7%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 46.4%, $550–$749 18.5%, $200–$349 17.2%, $750 or more 8.8%, Under $200 6.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 35.5%, $1,800–$2,999 29.3%, $1,000–$1,799 15.9%, Under $1,000 13.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 11.1% of people work from home, which is well above the state average. Most homes have at least one vehicle, with 43% owning two.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.6% | -15.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 11.1% | +158.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 5.9% | -13.9% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 262 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.93 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,311.5 | — |
| Public transport routes | 22 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 59.8%, Worked at home 11.1%, Car (passenger) 4.5%, Bus 3.8%, Train 2.1%, Walked 1.2%, Bicycle 0.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 43.0%, 1 vehicle 32.3%, 3 vehicles 13.8%, 4 or more 7.3%, No vehicle 3.6%

## Migration & Movement

About 40% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a rate similar to the national average. However, the proportion of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.0% | +17.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 9.7% | -48.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Most adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 4.7% is about the same as the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, professional services, or education.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | +10.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.8% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.6% | -2.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.2%, Professional & technical 11.5%, Education & training 10.5%, Retail trade 8.7%, Construction 6.8%, Accommodation & food 6.3%, Mining 6.2%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Manufacturing 4.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.2%, Finance & insurance 3.2%, Other services 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Rental & real estate 2.4%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 35.3%, Managers 15.9%, Clerical & administrative 12.7%, Technicians & trades 9.3%, Community & personal service 8.9%, Sales workers 8.3%, Labourers 5.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.9%

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4 that is well above the state average. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 97.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 82.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 87.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 95.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 219 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.4% | — |

## Schools serving Bateman (South Metropolitan)

11 schools, 7,843 students, average ICSEA 1,127.

By sector: Government 9, Catholic 2

By type: Primary 9, Secondary 1, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Applecross Senior High School | Government | Secondary | 0.7 km | 1,962 |
| Ardross Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 448 |
| Booragoon Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 435 |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 564 |
| Brentwood Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 331 |
| St Benedict's School | Catholic | Primary | 1.9 km | 336 |
| Bateman Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 371 |
| Winthrop Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 603 |
| Corpus Christi College | Catholic | Combined | 2.5 km | 1,789 |
| Applecross Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 571 |

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