Daglish
With 62.3% of residents holding university qualifications, Daglish sits 32.2 percentage points above the national average, making it one of inner Perth's most credentialed enclaves. Household income reaches the 81.5th percentile nationally, yet the median house price is estimated at $525,000, a combination that signals relative affordability compared to similarly educated suburbs on the east coast. At 0.63 km2 with 1,551 residents, it is a compact suburb where 36.8% of residents were born overseas, 15.2 points above national. A 10.7% vacancy rate and 34.2% renter share reflect fluid demand, keeping the market accessible to both renters and buyers.
Population
1,551
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,134/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$525K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $525,000 represents reasonable value given household income at the 81.5th percentile nationally, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.3%, just above the stress threshold. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,800. The dwelling mix skews toward separate houses at 59.6%, with semi-detached at 19.3% and apartments at 21.1%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 39.9% and 4-plus bedroom at 28.6%, making the suburb well suited to families or buyers seeking space. Outright owners account for 36.4% compared to 29.4% on mortgages, suggesting a settled ownership base rather than a suburb driven by recent leveraged buyers. Buyers should note no price trend data is available, so independent valuation is advisable.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $525,000 represents reasonable value given household income at the 81.5th percentile nationally, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.3%, just above the stress threshold. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,800. The dwelling mix skews toward separate houses at 59.6%, with semi-detached at 19.3% and apartments at 21.1%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 39.9% and 4-plus bedroom at 28.6%, making the suburb well suited to families or buyers seeking space. Outright owners account for 36.4% compared to 29.4% on mortgages, suggesting a settled ownership base rather than a suburb driven by recent leveraged buyers. Buyers should note no price trend data is available, so independent valuation is advisable.
For Investors
A 34.2% renter share and weekly rent of $295 define the tenant pool, but the 10.7% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants caution. Against the $525,000 median, the $295 weekly rent implies a gross yield around 2.9%, modest but higher than comparable inner-city east coast suburbs. Rental affordability is strong: rent-to-income sits at 13.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold, which helps sustain tenant demand. The suburb recorded zero development applications in the past 12 months, limiting near-term supply risk from new builds. With 62.3% of residents holding degrees, well above the national average, the tenant base is stable and professionally employed, anchored by Healthcare and Professional/Tech industries that together account for 40% of local workers.
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1 year below the national figure, placing Daglish in a modestly younger cohort than average. University qualifications at 62.3% run 32.2 percentage points above national, among the highest you will find in Perth. Overseas-born residents reach 36.8%, which is 15.2 points above national. English ancestry leads at 613 residents, followed by Irish (169) and Scottish (166), with Chinese ancestry at 123 residents. The top non-English languages are Mandarin (24 speakers) and French (17). Average household size is 2.4, marginally below the national figure. Volunteering reaches 24.6% of residents, well above typical levels, reflecting a high civic engagement. Couples with children make up the largest family type at 527 households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
59.6%
Houses
19.3%
Townhouse
21.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits into roughly thirds: 36.4% own outright, 29.4% carry a mortgage and 34.2% rent. Outright owners outnumbering mortgage holders suggests an established ownership base with limited distressed selling pressure. The stock is 59.6% separate houses, 21.1% apartments and 19.3% semi-detached, an unusually house-heavy profile for a suburb with a density of 2,444 residents per km2. Three-bedroom homes account for 39.9% and 4-plus bedroom at 28.6%, pointing toward family-scale dwellings rather than compact investor stock. The 10.7% vacancy rate is above average nationally and exceeds the levels seen in nearby Perth suburbs, suggesting some oversupply in the rental segment. Mortgage-to-income at 30.3% sits at the stress boundary, while rent-to-income at 13.8% remains comfortable.
Mortgage / mo
$2,800
Rent / wk
$295
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$957
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.7%
Unoccupied
72
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
13.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.3% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.0%
Couples, no children
1,198
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in knowledge and care sectors: Healthcare leads at 20.5% of workers (139), followed by Professional/Tech at 19.6% (133) and Education at 14.6% (99). Mining reaches 9.9% (67 workers), reflecting Perth's broader resource economy feeding into a suburban professional cohort. Professionals are the dominant occupation at 395 workers, followed by Managers (105) and Community/Personal services (92). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average, with a full-time employment rate of 57.7%. The participation rate of 65.6% is solid. Household income at the 81.5th percentile nationally is consistent with the concentration of professionals, though the year12_rate data is unavailable. SEIFA scores are not published for this suburb in the dataset.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.7%
Part-time
37.5%
Participation
65.6%
Employed
797
Occupations
Top Industries
University
62.3%
Postgraduate
24.0%
Born Overseas
36.8%
Dwellings
606
Transport to Work
Active and public transport use is meaningful: 18.5% of residents use public transport and 11.9% walk or cycle, rates higher than many Perth suburbs where car dependency runs near 70%. Car use at 63.8% is below typical suburban levels. The suburb has no schools recorded within its 0.63 km2 boundary, so families depend on nearby institutions. Safety statistics are not available in this dataset, though only 3.5% of residents (53 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a healthy population. Rent-to-income at 13.8% indicates housing costs are manageable for tenants. The volunteering rate of 24.6% is well above national norms, pointing to high community participation. The compact size and professional workforce give the suburb a walkable, employment-adjacent character common to inner Perth postcodes.
Drive
63.8%
Public Transport
18.5%
Walk / Cycle
11.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Daglish compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daglish a good suburb to live in?
Daglish offers a high-education, professionally employed residential base with 62.3% of residents holding university qualifications, 32.2 points above national. Household income sits at the 81.5th percentile nationally. The suburb has no recorded schools within its 0.63 km2 boundary, so families rely on nearby options. The rent-to-income ratio of 13.8% keeps housing affordable for tenants.
What is the median house price in Daglish?
The median house price is estimated at $525,000 based on 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.3%. Weekly rent is $295, implying a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9% against the median price.
What schools are in Daglish?
No schools are recorded inside the Daglish boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with 62.3% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 32.2 percentage points above the national average.
Is Daglish safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Daglish in this dataset. As a proxy, only 3.5% of the 1,551 residents (about 53 people) require daily assistance, and household income ranks at the 81.5th percentile nationally, both indicators associated with lower-disadvantage areas. The 24.6% volunteering rate also signals a cohesive resident community.
Is Daglish good for property investment?
The 34.2% renter share and $295 weekly rent against a $525,000 median imply a gross yield near 2.9%. The 10.7% vacancy rate is elevated and should be monitored. No new development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, limiting supply risk. The professional tenant base with 62.3% university qualifications supports stable rental demand.
How is Daglish's population changing?
Detailed population forecasts are not available for Daglish. The suburb retains 75.9% of residents over a 5-year window, with a 24.1% turnover rate indicating moderate churn. The 36.8% overseas-born share, 15.2 points above national, suggests ongoing migration contributes to demand. The population of 1,551 is spread across just 0.63 km2.
What languages are spoken in Daglish?
About 36.8% of Daglish residents were born overseas, 15.2 points above the national average. Mandarin is spoken by 24 residents and French by 17. English ancestry is dominant at 613 residents, with Irish (169), Scottish (166) and Chinese (123) ancestry also well represented in the 1,551-person community.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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