Australind

Australind lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Australind has an estimated residency of 18,320 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 2,332 people (14.6%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 15,988 residents. The change is calculated from a resident base of 18,300, which AreaSearch estimated after evaluating the ABS ERP data release from June 2025 alongside an additional 287 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This size of population yields a density of 795 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded in AreaSearch assessments. The 14.6% expansion rate of the suburb of Australind post-2021 Census outpaced the national figure (9.3%) as well as the SA3 territory, placing it among the local leaders in growth. Population increases in the area were chiefly driven by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 40.0% of the overall population rise, although other contributors such as interstate and overseas migration also registered positive results.

AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a baseline year of 2022. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and to calculate growth trends past 2032, AreaSearch uses cohort-specific growth rates outlined in the latest Greater Capital Region forecasts from the ABS (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Looking at upcoming population patterns, the suburb of Australind is expected to exceed the median growth rate of non-metropolitan Australia, with projections pointing to an increase of 3,392 persons up to 2041, representing a total rise of 18.4% across the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Australind was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Analysis of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical areas indicates that the suburb of Australind averaged about 163 residential approvals annually, matching an estimated 816 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 74 approvals registered. Given a metric of 2.5 new residents annually for every dwelling during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, which points to healthy demand bolstering property markets, newly built residences show an average construction cost of $396,000—slightly higher than regional benchmarks—indicating a focus on premium projects. Commercial construction projects valued at $22.1 million have also been approved this financial year, showing moderate commercial expansion.

The suburb of Australind generates 63.0% more new residential approvals per person compared to the Rest of WA, providing prospective buyers with broader options. Recent building projects consist of 99.0% detached houses and 1.0% townhouses or apartments, retaining the low-density profile of the community through a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers seeking spaciousness. Averaging roughly 107 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Australind displays typical traits of a growing residential zone.

Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Australind will add 3,372 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Considering contemporary building patterns, the incoming supply of housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth beyond the current forecasts.

Australind has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include Kingston at Australind, the Australind Community Precinct, the Australind Senior High School Upgrade, and the Treendale Home + Lifestyle Centre, with details on the most relevant developments provided below.

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AreaSearch analysis places Australind well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

The suburb of Australind features a diverse labor pool comprising both professional and industrial workers, with a strong presence in manufacturing and production fields, an unemployment rate sitting at 2.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 1.1% based on localized data aggregation. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,768, while the unemployment rate was 1.0% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%, and participation in the workforce was standard at 70.0% compared to 65.6% for Regional WA. Census records indicate a minor 4.3% of workers performed duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector exhibits a strong concentration, with its share of employment reaching 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.9% of local employment, which is lower than the Regional WA average of 9.3%. The discrepancy between the local working population count and the resident worker count indicates that the suburb of Australind provides limited local job opportunities.

According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions, the 12-month timeframe saw a 1.1% increase in employment alongside a 1.3% expansion of the labor force, which led to a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. During the same period, Regional WA recorded a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective employment demand. These five and ten-year projections have been compared with local employment patterns to estimate future trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local workforce mix suggests that employment for residents of the suburb of Australind could rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without adjusting for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Australind earn a median income of $57,965 and an average income of $72,909. This sits above the national average, comparing to a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated calculations suggest figures of approximately $64,301 (median) and $80,878 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Australind around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 35.6% of the population (6,521 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, matching regional trends where 31.1% fall into the same tier. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.2% of their income for other expenditures, and the suburb of Australind ranks in the 4th decile on the SEIFA index of relative income advantage.

Australind is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

According to the latest Census, residential structures in the suburb of Australind consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% alternative dwellings such as duplexes and apartments, compared to Regional WA's breakdown of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Australind lagged behind Regional WA at 27.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (50.6%) or renters (21.4%). The median monthly payment for mortgage holders was higher than the Regional WA average at $1,712, while the median weekly rent stood at $350, compared to Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265. Across the country, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Australind are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents remain below the national median of $375.

Australind features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 78.3%, consisting of couples with children at 35.4%, couples without children at 29.9%, and single-parent structures at 12.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.7%, with single-person households representing 19.7% and group housing comprising 2.1% of the total. The median size of households in the suburb of Australind is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Australind fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Educational attainment profiles in the suburb of Australind reflect distinct challenges, with university graduation rates of 14.8% sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a regional hurdle and an opportunity for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.9% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (35.8%).

Participation in study is notably strong, with 30.3% of local residents actively enrolled in educational programs. This student cohort includes 12.5% in primary schools, 9.9% in secondary schools, and 2.0% in higher education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transit records show 88 operational transit stops in the suburb of Australind, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 6 separate routes, providing a combined total of 223 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 255 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Australind, most workers commute to external areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 91%, followed by buses at 5%. Car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per household. A low 4.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

Transit service frequency averages 31 departures daily across all active routes, which translates to roughly 2 weekly trips per transit stop.

Australind's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Indicators of health reveal favorable statistics for residents of the suburb of Australind, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses remains standard across both youth and elderly demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is high, representing approximately 56% of the population (~10,286 people).

The primary medical diagnoses among residents were mental health disorders and asthma, affecting 8.6 and 8.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Health metrics among working-age residents are typical. The suburb of Australind has 16.6% of its population aged 65 and over (3,041 people), which is lower than the Regional WA proportion of 19.2%. Health indicators for senior citizens are above average, showing higher national standings than those of the general community.

Australind ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Australind displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 79.9% of residents born in Australia, 88.2% holding citizenship, and 92.7% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 42.6% of the local population. However, the most pronounced religious overrepresentation relative to the region is Islam, which accounts for 0.7% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional WA.

Regarding family backgrounds and parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Australind are English at 33.0%, Australian at 29.3%, and Scottish at 7.1%. There are also distinct variations in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Maori overrepresented at 1.7% of the population (compared to 1.0% across the region), South Australian at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%), and New Zealand at 1.0% (compared to 0.9%).

Australind's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age of 36 years in the suburb of Australind is lower than the Regional WA average of 40 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to Regional WA averages, the 5 - 14 year-old cohort is overrepresented at 15.0%, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is underrepresented at 10.7%. Data collected since the 2021 Census shows the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 4.7% to 5.6% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 16.3% to 15.0%. Population projections for 2041 point to substantial demographic transitions, led by a 44% growth in the 25 to 34 group (adding 1,028 people) to reach 3,355 from 2,326, while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to decrease by 35 residents.