Banksia Grove

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

The population of Banksia Grove, estimated as of November 2025, is around 13,379. This figure reflects an increase of 2,028 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,351. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 13,265 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 187 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,834 persons per square kilometer, placing Banksia Grove in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 17.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as overseas migration and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for national areas, with Banksia Grove expected to expand by 2,438 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Banksia Grove among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis indicates Banksia Grove had approximately 98 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 494 homes were approved, with another 32 in FY-26 to date. This results in an estimated 3.1 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $420,000. Commercial development approvals totalled $14.0 million this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Banksia Grove has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 57th percentile nationally.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's suburban character focused on family homes. With around 271 people per approval, Banksia Grove reflects a transitioning market. Population forecasts suggest an increase of 1,973 residents by 2041. Current development patterns indicate new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Banksia Grove has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Key initiatives include Banksia Grove West Primary School, Banksia Grove District Centre, Carramar South/Tapping North Local Structure Plan, and Banksia Grove Village Redevelopment. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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The labour market in Banksia Grove demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Banksia Grove has a skilled workforce with strong representation from manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%.

As of June 2025, 7,702 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 75.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade shows particular strength with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have a limited presence, with 5.3% employment compared to the regional 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, while labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Banksia Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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

Banksia Grove has a median taxpayer income of $57,042 and an average income of $67,773, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is higher than the national average, which contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $65,142 (median) and $77,397 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that incomes in Banksia Grove cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 43.8% of the population (5,860 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which aligns with regional levels where this cohort also represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Banksia Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Banksia Grove's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Perth metropolitan area had 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Banksia Grove was at 7.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 68.8% and rented ones at 23.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,898. Median weekly rent in Banksia Grove was recorded at $360, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Banksia Grove's mortgage repayments were below Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 80.3% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 18.2% couples without children, and 16.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.7%, with lone person households at 17.0% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Banksia Grove aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates at 20.0% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (30.3%).

Educational participation is high at 34.5%, including 13.8% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 4.7% in tertiary education. Banksia Grove's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,807 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 983) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 4 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 21.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.2, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

The analysis of public transport in Banksia Grove shows that there are currently 40 operational transport stops. These stops serve a variety of bus routes, with services provided by two individual routes in total. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 916.

The accessibility of transport in the area is considered good, with residents on average being located approximately 206 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages at around 130 trips per day, which equates to roughly 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Banksia Grove's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows notable results across Banksia Grove.

Younger cohorts particularly have a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~7,239 people) of the total population has private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.8 and 7.8% of residents respectively. About 76.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth. Banksia Grove has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 5.9% (789 people), compared to the 13.6% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Banksia Grove is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Banksia Grove has a significant cultural diversity, with 23.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 40.5% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category represents 1.9%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (28.9%), Australian (21.4%), and Other (12.7%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: South African is overrepresented at 1.7% compared to 1.8% regionally, Maori at 1.9% versus 1.3%, and New Zealand at 1.3% against 1.1%.

Banksia Grove hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Banksia Grove's median age is 30 years, which is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Banksia Grove has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.1%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the 55 to 64 age group increased from 6.6% to 8.1%, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.8% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 19.9% to 18.6%, and the 0 to 4 group fell from 9.9% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Banksia Grove's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow steadily by 31% from 1,485 to 1,946 people. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.