Doubleview
Mining accounts for 9.4% of local employment in a suburb 7 km from Perth CBD, an unusually high share for an inner-suburban location and a direct consequence of WA's FIFO commuter culture. University qualifications run at 49.1%, 19 percentage points above the national average, producing a professional-heavy workforce where 1,765 residents (36%) work as Professionals. Population growth of 1.64% per year is driven almost entirely by overseas migration (+342/yr), while net internal flows run negative at 96 departures annually.
Population
9,205
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,305/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
48
Three-bedroom homes dominate at 52.2% of stock, with four-plus bedrooms at 28.0%, giving families reasonable choice in a suburb that is 74.9% detached housing. Outright ownership at 25.8% and mortgage holders at 42.0% together account for 67.8% of tenure, indicating a suburb where buying remains the dominant path. Semi-detached stock at 22.7% provides entry-level options, and apartments are almost absent at 2.4%. Both local primary schools score above the 1,000 ICSEA benchmark, with Doubleview Primary at 1,118 and Holy Rosary at 1,128.
For Buyers
Three-bedroom homes dominate at 52.2% of stock, with four-plus bedrooms at 28.0%, giving families reasonable choice in a suburb that is 74.9% detached housing. Outright ownership at 25.8% and mortgage holders at 42.0% together account for 67.8% of tenure, indicating a suburb where buying remains the dominant path. Semi-detached stock at 22.7% provides entry-level options, and apartments are almost absent at 2.4%. Both local primary schools score above the 1,000 ICSEA benchmark, with Doubleview Primary at 1,118 and Holy Rosary at 1,128.
For Investors
The renter share of 32.2% sits slightly above the national average, and the vacancy rate of 7.6% is moderate but higher than Perth's tighter inner suburbs. Development activity logged 30 applications in 12 months, including demolition permits and additions, suggesting incremental densification rather than large-scale projects. Net overseas migration of 342 per year provides sustained tenant demand, partially offset by internal outflow of 96. The 24.9% residential turnover rate signals healthy churn for investor re-leasing cycles.
Development Activity
Total DAs
48
Last 12 Months
48
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Doubleview iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Holy Rosary School
PP-6 · 392 students
Doubleview Primary School
K-6 · 476 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 3,700, followed by Irish (1,123) and Scottish (915), forming a traditional Anglo-Celtic base, while Italian heritage (645) reflects Perth's postwar migration legacy. The 31.1% born overseas sits 9.5 percentage points above the national average, with Mandarin (73), Italian (49) and Portuguese (45) as top non-English languages. Median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, and average household size of 2.4 sits close to the 2.5 national norm. Couples with children (3,308) outnumber couples without (1,717) by nearly 2:1, pointing to a family-formation suburb. The volunteering rate of 19.8% exceeds the national median, consistent with an engaged, settled community profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
74.9%
Houses
22.7%
Townhouse
2.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses comprise 74.9% of dwelling stock, with semi-detached at 22.7% and apartments almost negligible at 2.4%. Ownership patterns split between outright owners (25.8%) and mortgage holders (42.0%), leaving renters at 32.2%. Three-bedroom homes at 52.2% and four-plus bedrooms at 28.0% dominate the bedroom mix, meaning studios and one-bedrooms account for just 4.6% of supply. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,300 against $2,305/week household income produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.0%, lower than most comparable Perth suburbs within this income band.
Mortgage / mo
$2,300
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$400
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,159
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
299
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.4%
Couples, no children
7,051
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 16.7% (646 workers), followed by Professional/Tech at 13.5% (524) and Education at 12.8% (496). Mining at 9.4% (363) is notably high for a suburban location, reflecting FIFO workers who reside in Doubleview but commute to remote sites. Construction rounds out the top five at 9.5% (368). Professionals form the largest occupation group at 1,765, with Managers at 816. The unemployment rate of 3.8% is below the national average, and full-time employment at 65.2% is solid. The SEIFA IEO decile 9 confirms a highly educated workforce, while the IER decile 5 suggests moderate economic resource access, likely because the FIFO income pattern inflates personal earnings without proportionally lifting area-level wealth indicators.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
13,266
Unemployed
397
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.2%
Part-time
31.0%
Participation
67.3%
Employed
4,856
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.1%
Postgraduate
11.6%
Born Overseas
31.1%
Dwellings
3,632
Transport to Work
Car commuting dominates at 87.7%, with public transport at just 4.5% and walking/cycling at 2.5%, typical of Perth's car-dependent suburban layout. Both schools score well above the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark: Holy Rosary (1,128, 392 students, Catholic) and Doubleview Primary (1,118, 476 students, Government). The IRSAD decile 8 and IRSD decile 7 confirm above-average socio-economic advantage. Rent-to-income at 17.4% is notably low, indicating minimal rental stress. The suburb's 2.6 km2 footprint at 3,541 people/km2 provides moderate density, avoiding both overcrowding and the service-sparse feel of outer suburbs.
Drive
87.7%
Public Transport
4.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.64%/yr
(+339 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is growing at 1.64% per year (339 persons), driven primarily by overseas migration averaging 342 arrivals per year. Internal migration runs negative at 96 departures annually, meaning the suburb is a net importer of international residents but a net exporter of domestic movers. The 10-year population change of 21.3% is above the national average. The gentrification score of 34 with early signs detected aligns with accelerating growth patterns: the suburb went from 7% decade-over-decade growth to 19%. The senior share expanded by just 0.8 percentage points over the decade, while working-age share grew 1.5 points, indicating demographic stability rather than aging pressure.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+342
Net Internal / yr
-96
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +28% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +342/yr, Accelerating: 7% → 19%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Doubleview compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doubleview a good suburb to live in?
Doubleview scores IRSAD decile 8 and sits at the 88th household income percentile nationally. Mortgage stress is low at 23.0%, both primary schools exceed the 1,000 ICSEA benchmark, and the suburb is 7 km from Perth CBD. The 74.9% detached housing share and 52.2% three-bedroom stock suit families.
What is the median house price in Doubleview?
Monthly mortgage repayments sit at $2,300, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.0% against the $2,305/week household income. Median weekly rent is $400.
What schools are in Doubleview?
Doubleview has 2 primary schools, both scoring above the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark. Holy Rosary School (ICSEA 1,128, 392 students, Catholic) and Doubleview Primary School (ICSEA 1,118, 476 students, Government) serve the local area.
Is Doubleview safe?
Crime data is not available for Doubleview in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 7 indicates below-average disadvantage, and the IRSAD decile 8 signals above-average socio-economic conditions. The 19.8% volunteering rate, higher than the national median, suggests an engaged and stable residential community.
Is Doubleview good for property investment?
The vacancy rate of 7.6% is moderate, and 30 development applications in 12 months indicate ongoing densification activity. Overseas migration adds 342 residents per year.
How is Doubleview's population changing?
Population grows at 1.64% per year (339 persons), primarily from overseas migration (+342/yr). Internal migration runs negative at 96 departures annually. The 10-year population change of 21.3% is above the national average, and the working-age share grew 1.5 percentage points over the decade.
What languages are spoken in Doubleview?
With 31.1% born overseas (9.5 points above national), Mandarin (73 speakers), Italian (49), Portuguese (45), Gujarati (28) and Serbian (26) lead the non-English languages. The mix reflects both traditional European migration and newer Asian inflows into Perth's western suburbs.
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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