Clarkson

Population growth drivers in Clarkson are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Clarkson's estimated population is around 15,699. This reflects a growth of 1,795 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,904. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 15,492 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024), and an additional 337 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,415 persons per square kilometer, placing Clarkson in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Clarkson's growth rate of 12.9% since 2021 exceeds the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS' latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, the Clarkson statistical area is expected to increase by 935 persons, reflecting a total increase of 4.6% over the 17 years, based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

The level of residential development activity in Clarkson was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis shows Clarkson granted around 84 residential property approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 423 homes. So far in FY-26, 97 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand exceeding new supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $357,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY-26, Clarkson has seen $12.6 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Perth, Clarkson shows about half the construction activity per person but ranks among the 81st percentile nationally. Recent years have seen building activity accelerate.

New building activity comprises 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Clarkson's suburban character focused on family homes. The area has approximately 130 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections estimate Clarkson to add 728 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Clarkson has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Eight projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Alkimos to Wanneroo Desalination Pipeline, Catalina Plaza Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Wanneroo Road Corridor Improvements, and Woolworths Clarkson Shopping Centre.

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Employment conditions in Clarkson remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Clarkson's workforce is skilled with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. The unemployment rate was 5.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.8%.

As of September 2025, 9,016 residents are employed, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is at 69.9%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction particularly stands out with a share of employment 1.2 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at 5.9% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.8%, while labour force grew by 3.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data from WA to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National forecasts project employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Clarkson's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that income in Clarkson is above the national average. The median income is $55,297 while the average income stands at $70,749. In contrast, Greater Perth has a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from July 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Clarkson would be approximately $60,617 (median) and $77,555 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Clarkson cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 39.1% of residents (6,138 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the metropolitan region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Clarkson, with only 81.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Clarkson is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Clarkson's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clarkson was at 15.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.8% and rented ones at 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Perth metro's average of $1,898. The median weekly rent was $350, matching Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Clarkson's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Clarkson has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.3% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.7%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Clarkson fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Clarkson Trail residents aged 15+ have educational qualifications that trail Australian benchmarks: 21.0% hold university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.1% of residents holding them: advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (29.0%). Educational participation is high at 30.3%, including primary education (11.2%), secondary education (7.6%), and tertiary education (4.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Clarkson has 70 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 20 different routes that facilitate 2,783 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility with an average distance of 236 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 397 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Clarkson is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Clarkson shows favorable health outcomes, with both younger and older age groups exhibiting low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 55% (~8,679 people) of the total population has private health cover, a rate that is notably high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.6 and 7.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.4%, report being free from any medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. As of 2016, 12.5% (1,962 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 13.6% in Greater Perth. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Clarkson are above average and generally align with the overall population's health profile.

Clarkson 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

Clarkson has a high level of cultural diversity, with 21.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 44.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clarkson, comprising 41.0% of people. However, there is an overrepresentation of Other religions, which makes up 1.6% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups in Clarkson are English at 30.1%, Australian at 19.4%, and Other at 12.3%. There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South African is overrepresented at 2.0% compared to 1.8% regionally, Welsh at 1.0% compared to 0.9%, and Maori at 1.6% compared to 1.3%.

Clarkson hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Clarkson's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Clarkson has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.4%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 6.1% to 8.1%, while the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 17.7% to 16.6%. By 2041, Clarkson's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow by 52%, adding 659 residents and reaching a total of 1,931. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 83% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, populations in the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age groups are projected to decline.