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Casuarina (WA) has an estimated 2,168 residents, up from 1,987 at the 2021 Census — a change of 181 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 70.0% of that increase. That puts 216 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations of broader ABS demographic releases and newly confirmed addresses verified through AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Casuarina (WA) has an estimated community size of approximately 2,168 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 181 people (9.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 1,987 people were counted. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 2,109 derived from the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), coupled with 3 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a resultant density of 216 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for additional building.
Across the prior ten years, the suburb of Casuarina (WA) maintained steady expansion with a 2.1% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the state benchmark. Inbound interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 70.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries, while age-specific rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region series (issued in 2023 using 2022 figures) are incorporated for uncovered territories and post-2032 modeling. Forward-looking estimates place the suburb of Casuarina (WA) in the top quartile of statistical areas nationwide for demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an influx of 543 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 22.3% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Casuarina (WA) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Casuarina has averaged approximately 5 approved residential dwellings each year, generating an estimated total of 25 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 13 approvals have been logged. The ratio of 3 new residents annually per dwelling over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) points to sustained buyer interest underpinning asset values, with newly constructed residences carrying an average construction cost of $397,000. Development throughput in Casuarina is markedly subdued relative to Greater Perth, tracking 75.0% below regional average per person, as well as below the national benchmark.
While this constraint on new housing stock reinforces demand and capital values for established stock, building activity has shown recent momentum. All newly approved construction has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the low-density landscape and targeting buyers wanting spacious family residences. A metric of approximately 167 people per approval highlights the evolving nature of the local market. Long-term forecasts anticipate Casuarina expanding by 484 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes appear well-matched to anticipated demographic needs, fostering stable trading conditions without major price inflation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Casuarina (WA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects close to Casuarina (WA), worth an estimated $12.8 billion. 12 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital expenditure and strategic planning exert a substantial influence on community growth, with AreaSearch tracking 2 projects expected to influence the area. Key infrastructure items include Bertram Square Local Centre, Amore Bertram, Westport - Kwinana Container Port, and Anketell-Thomas Road Freight Corridor.
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Wellard Green
Wellard Green is a 146-lot residential land estate by Wolfdene in partnership with Blueways Group. Located adjacent to the Wellard Bulrush Nature Reserve and close to Wellard Train Station, the estate is being delivered in staged releases with civil works underway and Stage 1 sold out.
Providence Estate
Award-winning 72-lot boutique residential estate by Urban Quarter interwoven with existing bush and wetlands. Features adventure playground, walking trails, landscaped parks, and 20 hectares of recreational space plus 75 hectares of surrounding bush and wetlands. Located 25 minutes from Perth CBD with easy access to Wellard train station. Stage 20 now selling.
Sunrise Primary School
Sunrise Primary School (formerly known by the planning name Wellard East Primary School) opened in February 2026 to provide enrolment relief for Wellard Primary School. Officially opened by Education Minister Sabine Winton, the AUD 35.8 million school accommodates 540 students from kindergarten to Year 6, serving the growing communities of Wellard, Casuarina and Oldbury. Facilities include five kindergarten and pre-primary classrooms with shaded play spaces, two double-storey teaching blocks with 13 classrooms, an inclusive education classroom, science and art rooms, a library resource centre, a covered assembly area with music room and canteen, an administration block, staff facilities, hardcourts, an oval and a car park.The school was designed by Bateman Architects and built by Universal Constructions.
Bertram Central Shopping Centre
Neighbourhood retail and mixed-use centre serving Bertram and the surrounding Kwinana community. Bertram Central opened in 2015 on the corner of Champion Drive and Hero Crescent, Bertram, and includes an IGA supermarket, medical centre, pharmacy, gymnasium, liquor store and specialty retail across three buildings totalling around 9,196 square metres. The centre was delivered as part of the Bertram/Belgravia Central estate, developed under a joint venture between Satterley Property Group and the Department for Housing and Works, and was later sold as a fully-leased investment asset.
Parmelia Community Centre Redevelopment
Planned refurbishment and modest expansion of the Parmelia Community Centre to improve accessibility, modernise the existing facility and provide additional flexible community spaces for local programs and events. The project remains listed within the City of Kwinana capital works program with planning activities underway.
Southern Suburbs District Structure Plan Stage 3
Comprehensive urban planning initiative for southern Perth suburbs including residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. Stage 3 focuses on sustainable growth and community integration.
Oakebella Estate
Boutique residential estate by Satterley Property Group set against Bollard Bulrush Wetlands. Features environmentally sensitive design with natural amenities and quality homesites.
Anketell-Thomas Road Freight Corridor
A long term Westport road project to create a high quality freight corridor along Anketell Road and Thomas Road between the new container port at Kwinana and Tonkin Highway in Oakford. In April 2026 the Australian and Western Australian governments jointly announced a landmark AUD 1.1 billion investment, split evenly between the Commonwealth and the State, to fund the first construction stage of Anketell Road. This stage will widen Anketell Road to a dual carriageway between Leath Road and Abercrombie Road, deliver a grade separated interchange at Rockingham Road, and extend Anketell Road to Leath Road to provide access to the Westport precinct.Provision is also being made for a future freight rail corridor and on dock rail terminal connection. A Project Reference Design is being developed through 2026, with major utility relocations scheduled to begin in 2027 and road construction expected to commence in 2028. Stage 2, covering Abercrombie Road to Kwinana Freeway, remains subject to further funding. Planning control areas are in place to protect the long term corridor route, and environmental referrals have been lodged with both State and Commonwealth regulators.
467 residents of Casuarina (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 486. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 24.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a mix of blue and white collar roles alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, based on AreaSearch statistical area compilations. As of March 2026467 residents are employed, and joblessness sits 0.3% below Greater Perth's 4.2%. However, the labour participation rate of 24.7% trails Greater Perth's 69.9% by a wide margin. Census records show just 12.2% of workers operating from home, an outcome that should be interpreted alongside pandemic lockdown conditions. Workforce participation is concentrated within construction, manufacturing, and retail trade. Construction represents a distinct area of specialization, capturing an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.
Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 9.1% of local workers, compared to 14.8% regionally. Comparing resident workers against local employment counts from the Census highlights that the area functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with constrained internal job openings. Over a 12-month period, combined ABS and SALM metrics show the local workforce contracted by 8.1% and total employment fell by 8.6%, resulting in an unemployment increase of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% lift in employment, a 2.5% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26 provide context for future labour demand over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is modeled to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Casuarina's industry profile suggests local job opportunities could increase by 5.5% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (serving as an illustrative baseline without incorporating local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Casuarina (WA) is $2,284 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $808 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,870 a year against an average of $50,898. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local remuneration trailing broader capital benchmarks, recording a median income of $43,870 and an average income of $50,898, compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $48,665 (median) and $56,461 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings reached the 82nd percentile ($2,284 weekly), whereas personal earnings settled at the 51st percentile. About 33.2% of individuals (719 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.0%.
High-income households earning above $3,000 weekly make up 36.4% of the total, bolstering retail spending capacity. Furthermore, households retain 87.6% of income after servicing housing costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Casuarina (WA) had 251 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $428 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, standalone separate houses accounted for 100.0% of dwellings, with no semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling formats recorded, contrasting with Greater Perth's split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 44.4%, surpassing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties stood at 43.5% and rental tenures comprised 12.1%. Housing payments are elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,300 against $1,907 in Perth metro and an Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $428, exceeding both the Perth metro figure of $350 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Casuarina (WA) counted 251 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 274 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 82.5% of all local domestic arrangements, comprising couples with children at 42.2%, couples without children at 30.7%, and single parent families at 7.6%. The remaining 17.5% are non-family households, made up of lone person households (12.4%) and group households (4.0%). The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.0% of adults in Casuarina (WA) hold a university qualification, including 5.7% with a bachelor degree and 0.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment is relatively low, with university qualification rates at 7.0% compared to the national rate of 30.4%. Within higher education qualifications, Bachelor degrees comprise 5.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 0.7% and postgraduate credentials at 0.6%. Technical and vocational pathways represent 18.1% of formal qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (2.9%) and certificate-level courses (15.2%). Current participation in formal study is strong, with 70.8% of the populace engaged in an educational program. Broken down by level, 30.4% attend secondary education, 20.8% are enrolled in primary education, and 10.8% are undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Casuarina (WA) means driving: households keep an average of 2.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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70.1% of residents in Casuarina (WA) report no long-term health condition. 1.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch indicate elevated mortality and chronic condition rates across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a subdued private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 47% of the population (~1,027 people). This compares to 59.0% throughout Greater Perth and a nationwide level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most widespread diagnosed illnesses, affecting 9.3% and 7.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 70.1% reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Long-term health conditions are notably present among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over represent 6.8% of the community (147 people), below the Greater Perth level of 15.9%, yet reflecting elevated national condition rates relative to the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Casuarina (WA) is largely Australian-born, at 82.7% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.2%) and Australian (32.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show 34.5% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 82.7% born in Australia, and 96.6% speaking only English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 41.5% of the population. In contrast, Judaism recorded no adherents locally, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental ancestry, the dominant backgrounds reported are English at 35.2% (exceeding the regional share of 28.0%), Australian at 32.2% (surpassing the regional 21.2%), and Irish at 5.4%. Additional ethnic representations include Dutch at 4.2% (versus 1.5% regionally), Welsh at 1.1% (versus 0.7%), and French at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Casuarina (WA) is 36. 37.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile is concentrated among young adults living without children. AreaSearch's August 2026 data shows young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 comprising 47.7% of the population, compared to 30.9% across Greater Perth, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 6.8% versus 15.9% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 36 as of August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 1 year below the Greater Perth Census median of 37. Cohort movements indicate the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 27.1% to an estimated 23.2%, whereas the 35 to 44 bracket increased from 21.4% to 24.5%, reflecting the aging of existing residents.
Looking to 2041, the 45 - 64 cohort is projected to absorb the largest absolute increase, adding 232 residents (44%) to reach a total of 754. In relative terms, residents aged 65+ are forecast to expand fastest, growing 70% to 250 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Casuarina (WA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,987 at the 2021 Census → 2,168 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50274). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.