City Beach

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of City Beach is around 7,287, reflecting a growth of 482 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 7.1% rise from the previous population count of 6,805. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 7,279, based on their examination of the ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and four validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 743 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. City Beach's growth rate of 7.1% since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the national average of 8.9%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this population increase.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. By 2041, City Beach's population is expected to increase by approximately 582 persons, reflecting a total gain of 7.9% over the 17-year period, based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees City Beach recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis shows City Beach had around 23 new homes approved annually. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 118 homes were approved, with 5 more in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling built gained an average of 2.5 new residents over the past five financial years.

New homes are valued at around $2,731,000 on average, indicating a focus on premium developments. This year, City Beach has registered $977,000 in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Perth and nationally, City Beach has lower new dwelling approval rates per person, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity comprises entirely detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density character.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 344 people. By 2041, City Beach is forecast to gain 574 residents. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, facilitating potential population growth beyond projections.

City Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include City Beach Car Park Upgrades, Bold Park Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Ocean Gardens Multi-Generational Living, and Amara City Beach. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in City Beach positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

City Beach has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 0.8%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 3,828 residents employed at a 3.0% lower unemployment rate than Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation lags at 60.1% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share twice the regional level, but construction shows lower representation at 5.5% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparisons. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4%, alongside a 1.6% employment decline, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to City Beach's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. City Beach's median income among taxpayers was $80,918 with an average of $176,423. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. As of September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% would be approximately $92,408 (median) and $201,475 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in City Beach rank highly nationally, between the 92nd and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 48.2% of residents earn $4000+ weekly (3,512 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. A substantial proportion of high earners, 57.1%, are above $3,000/week in City Beach, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 89.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in City Beach, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in City Beach was at 53.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (11.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $4,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $3,293. The median weekly rent figure in City Beach was recorded at $750, compared to Perth metro's $450. Nationally, City Beach's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

City Beach features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.4% of all households, including 43.2% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in City Beach places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in City Beach is notably high, with 55.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. University graduates make up the largest portion at 35.4%, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 14.9% and graduate diploma holders at 4.9%. Vocational qualifications account for 17.3% of all qualifications among residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 7.9%. Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.3% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education. City Beach's four schools have a combined enrollment of 792 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates exceptional educational performance, with an ICSEA score of 1151, indicating that local schools are among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.9, which is below the regional average of 18.0, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

City Beach has 54 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of bus routes, with a total of 1,061 weekly passenger trips provided across four individual routes. The accessibility of transport in City Beach is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 197 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 151 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

City Beach's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout City Beach. Prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 97% of the total population (7,084 people), compared to 87.5% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.0 and 5.3% of residents respectively. 74.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.2% across Greater Perth. As of 1 July 20XX, the area has 24.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,763 people), which is higher than the 21.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

City Beach 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

City Beach has a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 13.2% of residents speaking languages other than English at home. Born overseas, 30.9% of City Beach's population contributes to its cultural richness. Christianity is the predominant religion in City Beach, practiced by 55.5%.

While Judaism is not widely practiced overall (0.6%), it is slightly more prevalent compared to Greater Perth (0.5%). In terms of ancestry, English (29.0%) and Australian (22.6%) are the most common, followed by Irish at 8.6%. Notably, South African (1.4% vs regional 1.1%), Hungarian (0.4% vs regional 0.2%), and Croatian (1.1% vs regional 0.8%) ancestry groups are overrepresented in City Beach.

City Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in City Beach is 46 years, notably exceeding Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is also above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 15-24 cohort is over-represented at 17.1% locally, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 5.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 14.3% to 17.1%, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 4.7% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.7% to 13.3%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 14.9% to 13.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in City Beach. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 420 people (99%) from 422 to 843. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 89% of the projected growth, while the 0-4 and 55-64 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.