Booragoon

Booragoon has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Booragoon's population is estimated at around 6,655, reflecting a 17.1% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 5,684 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,554 residents based on ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Booragoon's population density is 2,174 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth exceeded the national average of 8.9%, primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 77.0% of overall gains. ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022, are adopted by AreaSearch. For areas not covered and years post-2032, growth rates by age cohort from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used.

Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is expected for Booragoon, with a projected increase of 1,310 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.2% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Booragoon recorded around 86 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 432 homes. As of FY-26, four approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting stable market conditions with balanced supply and demand. However, this figure has accelerated to 4.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating increasing demand and tightening supply. Development projects averaged $1,023,000 in construction value, demonstrating a focus on premium properties.

In FY-26, $12.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Relative to Greater Perth, Booragoon shows 132.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice but with slowed building activity in recent years. This is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% attached dwellings, marking a departure from existing housing patterns (currently 68.0% houses). At around 142 people per approval, Booragoon reflects a developing area with projections showing an addition of 1,010 residents by 2041, suggesting adequate housing supply to meet demand and favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Future projections show Booragoon adding 1,010 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Booragoon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to influence the area: Hug Homes, Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2), Raffles Landing, and Raffles Landing. The following details these key projects in order of relevance.

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Booragoon ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Booragoon has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%. The area had an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation was 62.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. Booragoon had a particular specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Construction, however, was under-represented at 7.1% compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. There were 1.1 workers for every resident as of the Census, indicating the area functions as an employment hub. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 5.3%, labour force grew by 5.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Perth where employment rose by 3.7%, labour force grew by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Booragoon's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Booragoon had a median taxpayer income of $55,463 and an average of $93,407 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on a 14.2% increase since financial year 2022, as per the Wage Price Index, current estimates would be approximately $63,339 (median) and $106,671 (average) by September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, incomes in Booragoon cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 27.0% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across the area showing 32.0% in the same category. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 32.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing expenses, 86.3% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Booragoon displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Booragoon, as per the latest Census evaluation, 68.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 31.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This differed from Perth metropolitan area's figures, which stood at 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Booragoon had a higher home ownership rate of 46.9%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 33.5% and rented ones making up 19.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, exceeding Perth metro's average of $2,200. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Booragoon was $410, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Booragoon's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also above the national figure of $375.

Booragoon has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 70.9% of all households, including 36.4% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

Booragoon demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Booragoon is notably high, with 44.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest available data. This compares to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 13.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in secondary education, 9.0% in primary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education. Booragoon Primary School serves the local area, with an enrollment of 450 students as of the most recent count. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. As of the latest data, there are limited local school places (6.8 per 100 residents vs 19.6 regionally), leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 44 active transport stops in Booragoon, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,941 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents located an average of 179 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 420 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 66 weekly trips per individual stop.

Booragoon's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Booragoon. Both young and old age cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (4,277 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.2 and 6.3% of residents respectively. Seventy-three point four per cent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.5% across Greater Perth. The area has 24.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,637 people), which is higher than the 22.4% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Booragoon has high cultural diversity, with 22.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 50.7%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups are English (26.4%), Australian (19.9%), Chinese (11.5%). South African, Korean and Croatian ethnicities are notably higher in Booragoon than regionally.

Booragoon hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Booragoon is 43 years, higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 make up 8.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 constitute 8.3%. Between 2021 and now, the 75-84 age group has increased from 7.2% to 8.9%, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 14.1% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Booragoon's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is expected to grow by 465 people (137%), from 339 to 805. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 86% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.