Banjup

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

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Banjup is around 1,538. This figure reflects an increase of 161 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,377. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,502 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS and validation of five new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 108 persons per square kilometer. Banjup's growth rate of 11.7% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 49.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are utilized. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is forecasted to experience a significant population increase, with an expected growth of 603 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 47.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Banjup when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Banjup has averaged around 4 dwelling approvals per year. Approximately 20 homes were approved between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in about 20.3 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, typically exerting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction value of new dwellings is $467,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $118,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Banjup has markedly lower building activity, recording 71.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties.

The location currently has approximately 324 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. Future projections estimate Banjup to add 735 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth. All new construction in the area has been comprised of detached houses, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Banjup has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Mahala Estate Forrestdale, Anstey Grove Estate Forrestdale, Forrestdale Business Park West, and Tulloch Way Social Housing Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Banjup performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Banjup's workforce is skilled with the construction sector being notably represented. The unemployment rate was 1.6% in September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%.

As of that date, 1,020 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was higher at 82.3% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. A low 10.4% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Other services showed notable concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training had lower representation at 5.8% versus the regional average of 9.2%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.7% while labour force increased by 4.9%, causing a rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Banjup. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Banjup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Banjup's median income among taxpayers was $52,228, with an average of $62,339. This is lower than national averages. Greater Perth had a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Banjup would be approximately $57,252 (median) and $68,336 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census figures rank household incomes at the 90th percentile ($2,507 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 60th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 26.2% of Banjup residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (402 individuals). A substantial proportion, 41.5%, earns above $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 89.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Banjup is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Banjup's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 99.1% houses and 0.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Banjup stood at 44.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.6% and rented ones at 12.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Perth metro's $1,907. The median weekly rent in Banjup was $450, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Banjup's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,100 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.5% of all households, including 40.7% couples with children, 33.4% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.5%, with lone person households at 12.8% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Banjup places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

University qualification levels in Banjup stand at 26.2%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 27.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in secondary education, 6.1% in primary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Banjup has six active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by five different routes, collectively offering 1,180 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically living 1303 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward, primarily by car (84%), with 10% using trains. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 per dwelling, above the regional average. Only 10.4% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 168 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 196 weekly trips per individual stop.

Banjup's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Banjup, as per AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is at approximately 52% of the total population (~798 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 59.0%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.2%) and asthma (5.8%), while 76.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Banjup has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (289 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in Banjup align with national rankings, similar to the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Banjup was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Banjup's population, found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, had 17.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Banjup, with 48.7%. The category 'Other' stood out at 2.6%, higher than Greater Perth's 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (26.8%), Australian (26.2%), and Other (8.1%). Notably, Welsh was overrepresented at 0.9% compared to 0.7% regionally, Croatian at 1.6% vs 0.8%, and South African at 0.9% vs 1.0%.

Banjup's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Banjup is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 16.6%, while those aged 5-14 are smaller at 7.5%. This concentration of 55-64 year-olds is well above the national figure of 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.5% to 5.5% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 9.9% to 7.5%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 12.1% to 10.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Banjup's age structure. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 140 people (55%), increasing from 255 to 396.