Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Carlisle has an estimated 7,628 residents, up 13.3% since the 2021 Census, with 74 projects tracked in the area around Carlisle.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Order a reportDraw your own catchment
You are viewing the free Snapshot. Dashboard puts rankings, rents, projects and services on one screen, and Full adds every chapter with charts and maps. Dashboard and Full are included with AreaSearch Operator and Pro, or unlocked by the area's Area Expert. You need to log in to open them.
The suburb of Carlisle is 6.1 kilometres east-southeast from Perth CBD. Its population is estimated at around 7,628 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This is an increase of 895 people (13.3%) since the 2021 Census, when 6,733 people were recorded. The area combines above average population density and growth drivers with low relative development activity, while showing moderate population expansion. Its community has strong educational qualifications, an above-average renting population and high semi-detached housing levels, alongside a notable 25 to 34yo demographic.
The suburb of Carlisle has a high proportion of young adults, many living in lone person or group households, and is exceptionally well educated. The vibrant community has a rich range of food and entertainment options, including restaurants and cafes serving international cuisines. Parks and green spaces offer opportunities for outdoor activities and picnics, and public transport connects residents with surrounding areas.
Free with an AreaSearch account. Pro is not needed.Free. Built in your browser.
01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Carlisle is 6.1 kilometres east-southeast from Perth CBD. Its population is estimated at around 7,628 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This is an increase of 895 people (13.3%) since the 2021 Census, when 6,733 people were recorded. The area combines above average population density and growth drivers with low relative development activity, while showing moderate population expansion. Its community has strong educational qualifications, an above-average renting population and high semi-detached housing levels, alongside a notable 25 to 34yo demographic.
The suburb of Carlisle has a high proportion of young adults, many living in lone person or group households, and is exceptionally well educated. The vibrant community has a rich range of food and entertainment options, including restaurants and cafes serving international cuisines. Parks and green spaces offer opportunities for outdoor activities and picnics, and public transport connects residents with surrounding areas.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 5,524 in 2006 and 7,613 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 7,628 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 23.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 33.1%.
Carlisle ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for education and the 88th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Carlisle is $711 a week, up 2.0% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 2% below Greater Perth.
2% below Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $711 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +2.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Belmont - Victoria Park | $705 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Belmont - Victoria Park, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - South East | $716 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - South East, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 74 projects in and around Carlisle, 14 of them under construction.
Medium-density residential infill project by Cedar Woods, proposing approximately 180 apartments and townhouses, located directly opposite…
Transit-oriented redevelopment precinct centred on the new elevated Carlisle Station, delivered as part of the completed METRONET Victoria…
A $27.5 million three-storey mixed-use development by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group) at the corner of Albany Highway and Shepperton…
Proposed mixed-use development comprising 73 residential apartments across three storeys with ground-floor commercial tenancies.
Adaptive heritage redevelopment of the state heritage-listed Edward Millen House and surrounding buildings into a vibrant community…
A $9.5 million streetscape revitalisation of the Belvidere Street Shopping Precinct and Activity Centre in Belmont WA, jointly funded by…
Major industrial and logistics precinct in the City of Kalamunda being developed under the adopted Structure Plan and Development…
A 16-storey mixed-use development featuring 85 apartments with a ground floor commercial tenancy.
A three-storey lifted apartment building providing 15 one-bedroom social housing dwellings for seniors aged 55 and over.
Perth Park is a $217.5 million entertainment and sporting precinct at Burswood Park, beside Optus Stadium in Burswood.
Renewal of lake infrastructure and enhancement of surrounding recreational areas at the Faulkner Park ornamental lakes.
Sports lighting upgrade at Centenary Park identified in the Sporting Facility Needs Analysis as a facility that would benefit from enhanced…
Images marked AI impression are illustrative only and not photographs of the project; follow the project links for actual imagery. Original imagery? Contact us.
Estimated completion year of the 31 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 7, 2027 8, 2028 6, 2029 3, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 1, 2035 3. 15 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 2.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 18 | ABS building approvals | 31st percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Carlisle include: 1022-1024 Albany Highway Commercial Precinct (Dev. Approval); Oats Street North Residential Development (Planning); Macmillan Precinct Masterplan (Planning); Carlisle Station Precinct Redevelopment (Planning); and Woolworths East Victoria Park (Dev. Approval). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Carlisle spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
The long-run outlook for infrastructure is part of AreaSearch Operator and Pro. Log in to see the forecast detail in Full.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Carlisle recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Carlisle area has seen 26 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Carlisle's current population of 7,628 has been supported by 18 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Carlisle has seen 2.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 582 people in the suburb of Carlisle, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
The long-run outlook for development is part of AreaSearch Operator and Pro. Log in to see the forecast detail in Full.
Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Carlisle's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 18, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Carlisle has grown by approximately 633 people, while 92 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 6.9 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Carlisle are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,628 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +13.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,000 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 84th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 6,733 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 895 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.54 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Carlisle was estimated to be approximately 7,628 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,613 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Carlisle has added approximately 895 people and shown a 13.29% increase from the 6,733 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Carlisle is estimated at 3,003 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Carlisle has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.2% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Carlisle is driven by: Overseas migration (79.0%), Natural increase (21.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 79.0% of overall population gains.
Carlisle's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 30th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 35.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 60.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 36 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 7.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 23.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 16.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Carlisle at 35 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 36 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, Carlisle is 2 years younger than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Carlisle compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 23.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Carlisle compared to the Greater Perth region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 7.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Carlisle show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (23.8% vs 15.8%). The most under-represented age group is 5-14 year-olds (7.8% vs 12.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 13.5% of the population in the suburb of Carlisle as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.0% of the population in the suburb of Carlisle as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 65% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $64,505 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 71st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $79,169 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,766 | 2021 Census, weekly | 51st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $963 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 23.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,375 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 24.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Carlisle is approximately $69,046. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $64,505.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Carlisle is approximately $84,742. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $79,169.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Carlisle is approximately $69,046 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $64,505 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Carlisle is approximately $84,742 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $79,169 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Carlisle's households (~33.1% / 948 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Carlisle is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 33.1% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Carlisle is $1,766/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Carlisle is $2,375/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Carlisle is $963/wk.
The suburb of Carlisle's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Carlisle's median income among taxpayers is $64,505 and the average income stands at $79,169, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $64,047 and $84,609 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $69,046 (median) and $84,742 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Carlisle is $6,366 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Carlisle's disposable income is $6,366 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Carlisle exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 73.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,698 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 6,475 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,862 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Carlisle has approximately 4,698 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.4%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Carlisle stands at 3.4%, which is 0.8 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Carlisle is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.6% of employment), professional & technical (11.3%), and construction (8.2%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 34.1% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include education & training and retail trade.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Carlisle has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Carlisle is 73.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Carlisle shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 11.3% of the local workforce compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
The long-run outlook for employment is part of AreaSearch Operator and Pro. Log in to see the forecast detail in Full.
The suburb of Carlisle's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Carlisle demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 2% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 27.0% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 38.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 19.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 31.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
38.8% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Carlisle have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
31.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Carlisle have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Carlisle ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Carlisle are: Bachelor Degree (27.0%), Certificate (19.3%), Advanced Diploma (10.7%).
27.1% of the population in the suburb of Carlisle is currently engaged in formal education, including 6.9% in primary school, 4.3% in secondary school, 8.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
Carlisle features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 34.3% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 22.4% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,864 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,245 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 57.4% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.1 per family | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Carlisle had 2,864 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 13.3% to an estimated 3,245 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Carlisle is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 57.4% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (34.3%), group households (8.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,644 family households, couples with children account for 22.4% of all households, couples without children at home 24.9%, and single parent families 8.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Carlisle shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 34.3% (versus 24.9% in Greater Perth). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 57.4% compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Carlisle have an average of 1.1 children, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 37.1% of the adult population are currently married, while 45.5% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 34.3% of all households in the suburb of Carlisle, higher than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 8.3% of households, above the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Carlisle 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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 39.1% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 27.0% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 73.0% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 77.6% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
Carlisle scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 27.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.1% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Carlisle, at 39.2% of people, although more residents (47.7%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 4.9% of the population, compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Carlisle are English, comprising 25.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.3% of the population, and Other, comprising 13.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Carlisle (vs 0.7% across Greater Perth), Korean at 1.0% (vs 0.3%) and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
39.1% of the suburb of Carlisle population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
27.0% of the population in the suburb of Carlisle speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
1.7% of the suburb of Carlisle population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
77.6% of the suburb of Carlisle population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Carlisle displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 44.6% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 22.4% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 66.1% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,900 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 54th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.1% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 30.9% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $340 | 2021 Census, weekly | 38th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 36th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 57th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Carlisle, 22.4% of homes are owned outright, 33.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 44.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 66.1% of dwellings in the suburb of Carlisle are houses.
In the suburb of Carlisle, 3.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 30.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Carlisle stands at 22.4%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Carlisle is $1,900, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Carlisle is $1,286, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Carlisle, households with mortgages typically spend 24.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.3% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Carlisle is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Carlisle shows mortgage holders spending 24.8% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 19.3% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Carlisle consists of 66.1% detached houses, 30.9% semi-detached dwellings, 3.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Carlisle consumes approximately 16.8% of median household income ($7,647 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Carlisle show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 34% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 66% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health outcomes in Carlisle are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 56.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 67th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 70.4% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.9% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
Around 56.8% of people in the suburb of Carlisle are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Carlisle, 6.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.7% of people in the suburb of Carlisle are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.0% of the suburb of Carlisle population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.2% of people in the suburb of Carlisle have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Carlisle, 56.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 88 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 88th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 42 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 37th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,051 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 70th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 176 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 19 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 8.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 42 public transport stops within the suburb of Carlisle.
The suburb of Carlisle has 4,051 weekly trips across 19 routes, averaging 578 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 173 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 370 m away and the nearest school 647 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 42 stops nearby, 4,051 weekly trips, access rating 88 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 70 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 70th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 370 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 647 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 678 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 686 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 380 places in Carlisle, about 1.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
Short silent previews of sample pages. Sector reports are ordered for a catchment you draw, not for the suburb as a whole.
05Reports and tools
Order a report and find more tools.
An area report on Carlisle is built to order and emailed to you.
Ordered reports
More sectors are coming soon for suburbs and areas. The order window shows the estimate before you place the order.
Order a reportShort silent previews of sample pages. Base and Child Care can be ordered for Carlisle.
06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Carlisle recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Carlisle has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Carlisle is $711 a week, +2.0% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Population growth drivers in Carlisle are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
Carlisle's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 65% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Carlisle exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
Carlisle demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 2% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Carlisle features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
Carlisle 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.
Carlisle displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Perth.
Health outcomes in Carlisle are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Carlisle has an estimated 7,628 residents, up 13.3% since the 2021 Census, with 74 projects tracked in the area around Carlisle.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Carlisle.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50263). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Carlisle from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Carlisle with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
