Booragoon

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Booragoon's estimated population is around 6,926. This reflects an increase of 1,242 people (21.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,684 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of Booragoon's resident population at 6,784 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 132 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,263 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Booragoon's 21.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth is projected for Booragoon (SA2), with the area expected to expand by 1,308 persons to 2041 reflecting a total increase of 10.6% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Booragoon when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Booragoon has experienced around 90 dwellings receiving development approval annually. An estimated 454 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with 11 more approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.4 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five years. However, this figure has intensified to 6.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,023,000, reflecting developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year, there have been $1.7 million in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus compared to Greater Perth. Booragoon records 144.0% more construction activity per person than the rest of Perth, offering buyers greater choice, although development activity has moderated in recent periods. Recent construction comprises 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 68.0% houses). This shift suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Booragoon reflects a developing area with around 205 people per approval. Future projections show Booragoon adding 737 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Booragoon has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that may impact this region: Hug Homes, Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2), Raffles Landing, and another Raffles Landing project. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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

Booragoon has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the past year.

There are 3,510 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 62.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, with the latter showing notable concentration at 1.4 times the regional average. Construction has limited presence in Booragoon, with only 7.1% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

There is an employment-to-resident ratio of 1.1, indicating that the area hosts more jobs than residents and attracts workers from surrounding areas. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, Booragoon saw employment increase by 4.0% while the labour force grew by 4.6%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, losing 5,520 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Booragoon's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Booragoon had a median taxpayer income of $55,463 and an average income of $93,407. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Booragoon would be approximately $60,799 (median) and $102,393 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Booragoon cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 27.0% of residents earn between $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with a significant 32.8% earning above $3,000 weekly. 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, 68.3% of dwellings were houses while 31.7% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This differs from Perth metropolitan area's dwelling composition which was 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Booragoon stood at 46.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.5% and rented ones at 19.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,200. Median weekly rent in Booragoon was $410 compared to $400 in Perth metro. Nationally, Booragoon's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $410 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches 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, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational credentials are also common, 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.

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

Transport analysis indicates 43 active transport stops in Booragoon, served by a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 11 individual routes, facilitating 2,171 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 179 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 310 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 50 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 indicates strong performance throughout Booragoon, with both younger and older age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high, at approximately 64% of the total population (4,452 people), compared to 66.5% across Greater Perth. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in Booragoon are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.2 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A total of 73.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.5% across Greater Perth. As of the latest data (2021), Booragoon has 24.6% of its population aged 65 and over (1,703 people), which is higher than the 22.4% figure for Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors in Booragoon are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Booragoon was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Booragoon has a high level of cultural diversity, with 22.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of the 2016 Census. Additionally, 40.5% of Booragoon's population was born overseas during this period. Christianity is the predominant religion in Booragoon, making up 50.7% of the population.

However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.2% of Booragoon's population. The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English (26.4%), Australian (19.9%), and Chinese (11.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: South African at 1.1%, Korean at 1.0%, and Croatian at 1.0%.

Booragoon hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Booragoon is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up 8.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute 8.3%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of people aged 75-84 has increased from 7.2% to 8.9%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 14.1% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Booragoon's age structure. The number of people aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 449 individuals (127%), from 353 to 803. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 years and above will account for 93% of total population growth. Conversely, the age cohorts of 55-64 and 15-24 are expected to experience population declines.