Bibra Lake

An assessment of population growth drivers in Bibra Lake reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Bibra Lake is around 6,298. This figure represents an increase of 406 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,892. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,190 in Jun 2024, based on ABS ERP data release, and an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 494 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data for areas not covered by the first set. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected, with Bibra Lake expected to increase by 1,446 persons, reflecting a gain of 26.0% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bibra Lake according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bibra Lake had around 8 dwelling approvals per year from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling approximately 40 homes. In FY-26 so far, 57 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of 14.1 people moving to the area annually for each new dwelling built over these years. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $24.7 million.

Compared to Greater Perth, Bibra Lake has significantly lower construction activity, with 86.0% fewer approvals per person. Recent development in Bibra Lake consists solely of detached houses, maintaining its low-density character and appealing to families seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 800 people. AreaSearch projects Bibra Lake will add 1,639 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Future projections show Bibra Lake adding 1,639 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Bibra Lake has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Bibra Lake has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Bibra Lake has a skilled labor force with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.0% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of that date, 3,635 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.0% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stood at 74.5%, slightly above Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census responses indicated that only 8.1% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, the area had a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while accommodation & food services employed only 4.8% of local workers compared to Greater Perth's 6.8%.

With a ratio of 1.9 workers per resident at the Census, Bibra Lake functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labor force grew by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and labor force growth of 3.0%, with only a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Bibra Lake. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bibra Lake's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of Bibra Lake had a median taxpayer income of $56,174 and an average of $69,108 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is slightly above the national average, compared to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,578 (median) and $75,756 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Bibra Lake are around the 52nd percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is dominant with 32.3% of residents (2,034 people), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 32.0%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Bibra Lake, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Perth metropolitan area's dwelling structure of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bibra Lake stood at 42.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (42.8%) or rented (15.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bibra Lake was $1,800, lower than Perth metropolitan area's average of $1,907 and also lower than the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Bibra Lake was recorded at $400, higher than Perth metropolitan area's $350 but still below the national figure of $375.

Bibra Lake has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.5% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for 25.5%, comprising 23.1% lone person households and 2.4% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Bibra Lake shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

University qualification levels in Bibra Lake are at 26.7%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

This includes advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (25.9%). Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bibra Lake has 55 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three routes that together facilitate 624 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 165 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Bibra Lake residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 83% of residents, while trains are used by 9%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 89 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bibra Lake's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Bibra Lake residents. AreaSearch's analysis found mortality rates and health conditions were broadly in line with national benchmarks.

The prevalence of common health conditions was quite low among the general population, but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% (~3,441 people) had private health cover, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (9.3%) and mental health issues (8.9%). 66.9% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population were broadly typical. Bibra Lake has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,435 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%, but ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Bibra Lake's population was found to have higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 15.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bibra Lake, making up 51.6% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Bibra Lake at 0.1%, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.3%), Australian (24.0%), and Other (8.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African was slightly overrepresented at 1.1% in Bibra Lake compared to 1.0% regionally, Welsh at 0.8% versus 0.7%, and Croatian at 1.2% versus 0.8%.

Bibra Lake hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Bibra Lake has a median age of 44, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 13.9%, notably higher than Greater Perth's representation. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort stands at 10.4%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.7% to 7.6%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.2% to 13.0%. By 2041, Bibra Lake's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 83%, adding 398 people and reaching 877 from the current 478. This growth will be led by those aged 65 and above, comprising 58% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 cohort will see a modest increase of 8%, adding 24 people.