Connolly

Connolly is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Evaluating demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside fresh addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Connolly has a resident count calculated at approximately 4,084 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 409 residents (11.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,675 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 4,078, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 combined with 9 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 1,443 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure for Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 11.1% expansion in the suburb of Connolly since the 2021 Census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%) as well as the wider SA3 territory, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The main driver of population growth was international migration, which accounted for roughly 56.00000000000001% of all population increases during recent timeframes.

AreaSearch employs ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 territory, published in 2024 with a baseline year of 2022. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and to calculate trends past 2032, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age bracket from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 records. Analysis of upcoming demographic patterns indicates an above median expansion rate for Australian statistical areas, with this location projected to add 586 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 14.2% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Connolly according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics allocated from local statistical divisions, the suburb of Connolly has averaged approximately 3 residential approvals annually, yielding a total of 16 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 8 approvals have been registered. With an average of 17.6 new residents per year arriving for each finished home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand outstrips supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers, while new residences are being constructed with a mean value of $386,000, which is slightly higher than regional averages and points to a focus on premium builds. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $538,000 have been logged during this financial year, showing very quiet commercial construction conditions.

Relative to Greater Perth, the suburb of Connolly displays a much lower level of building activity, sitting 74.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This constrained supply pipeline typically bolsters demand and valuations for established housing, even though building work has accelerated lately. This level is also lower than the national standard, showcasing the mature status of the locality and suggesting potential regulatory limitations on planning. Furthermore, recent construction is composed entirely of separate houses, preserving the classic suburban character with family-oriented layouts suited for residents seeking space. With a ratio of roughly 901 people per approval, the suburb of Connolly exhibits characteristics of a settled, established locality.

Projecting forward, the suburb of Connolly is set to add 580 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may fall behind population growth, which is likely to heighten competition among buyers and support price increases.

Connolly has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning strategies can have a significant effect on regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 11 initiatives that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Joondalup Health Campus Development Stage 2, the Heathridge Park Redevelopment which features upgrades to the Community Centre & Library, the Ramsay Private expansion at Joondalup Health Campus, and the 2 Wise Street Mixed-Use Development, with the details of the most significant works listed below.

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Employment conditions in Connolly demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

The suburb of Connolly possesses a qualified labor force with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of only 3.0%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 3.7% using AreaSearch data compiled from statistical divisions. In March 2026, there were 2,465 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 1.2% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%, while labor force participation was standard at 73.8% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census responses indicate that a minor 12.4% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.

The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The locality displays a clear concentration in education & training, where the employment proportion is 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented, employing only 2.6% of the workforce in the suburb of Connolly compared to 4.7% throughout Greater Perth. The largely residential character of the area suggests localized job opportunities are scarce, as shown by comparing the count of local working residents against total residents.

Based on AreaSearch research using SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional levels, the 12-month timeframe witnessed a 3.7% rise in employment alongside a 3.8% growth in the labor force, resulting in the unemployment rate ticking up by 0.1 percentage points. This differed from Greater Perth, which experienced a 2.0% employment increase, a 2.5% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective labor requirements in the suburb of Connolly. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary significantly across different fields. Projecting these industry-level calculations onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in the suburb of Connolly will rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for display purposes and excludes local population forecasting.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to compiled postcode records from the ATO released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Connolly recorded a median income of $60,815 and an average income of $78,259. This is significantly above the national standard and compares to $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated projections point to figures of approximately $67,462 (median) and $86,813 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals household, family, and individual earnings all place highly, registering between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles across the country. In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 29.1% of the population (1,188 individuals), which matches the broader metropolitan pattern where 32.0% fall into this category. A notable 37.8% of earners make over $3,000 weekly, pointing to high wealth that supports local retail trade. After paying for housing, residents keep 87.8% of their earnings, indicating strong disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA index ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Residential configurations in the suburb of Connolly, as recorded during the latest Census, consisted of 85.9% separate houses and 14.1% other options like semi-detached dwellings, units, or alternative structures, whereas the Perth metropolitan breakdown was 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in the suburb of Connolly was much higher than the Perth metropolitan rate, standing at 41.6%, while the remaining properties were occupied under a mortgage (45.1%) or rented (13.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly higher than the Perth metropolitan median at $2,167, and the median weekly rent stood at $415, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. Across Australia, mortgage payments in the suburb of Connolly are notably higher than the national median of $1,863, and rent levels are also considerably higher than the national median of $375.

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

Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.0%, consisting of 39.1% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 8.5% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.0%, with single person households representing 16.4% and group living situations representing 0.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 residents is larger than the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.

The educational profile of Connolly exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University attainment in the suburb of Connolly stands at 27.1%, which is slightly lower than the national standard of 30.4%, pointing to reasonable educational standing. Undergraduate degrees represent the largest share at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, including advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (27.1%).

Enrolment levels in study are very high, with 26.8% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This group comprises 9.4% in high school, 8.2% in primary school, and 5.2% engaged in tertiary courses.

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

Public transport research shows 13 passenger stops active within the suburb of Connolly, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 6 separate routes, which combine to offer 1,116 passenger journeys each week. Access to transport is classified as good, with residents living an average of 290 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private cars remain the dominant transport choice at 83%, while 11% use trains. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.8 per household, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 12.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

Services run at an average of 159 journeys per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately 85 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop.

Connolly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health indicators show exceptional records across the suburb of Connolly, based on analysis by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illness, showing very low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts and private medical coverage tracking at an exceptionally high level of approximately 58% of the population (~2,379 people).

The most prevalent health issues identified in the suburb of Connolly were arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.4 and 6.8% of the population, respectively, while 71.0% reported no long-term illnesses compared to 71.9% for Greater Perth. Working-age residents display excellent health with minimal rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the local population (882 people), exceeding the 16.1% average for Greater Perth. The health of these older residents is very strong, with rankings relative to the nation mirroring those of the younger population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Connolly was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Connolly exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most typical local markets, with 7.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 52.1% having been born outside Australia. The dominant religion was Christianity, which is practiced by 53.9% of residents in the suburb of Connolly, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

Regarding family heritage and parental birthplaces, the three largest groups in the suburb of Connolly are English at 40.5% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian at 17.6%, and Irish at 9.6%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: South Australian ancestry is overrepresented at 2.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.5%).

Connolly hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in the suburb of Connolly is 47 years, which is much higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and well above the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 17.0% compared to Greater Perth, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 6.1%. This concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is significantly above the national proportion of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 75 to 84 bracket has expanded from 5.3% to 7.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 13.1% to 14.3%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 18.8% to 17.0%. Demographic models project that the age structure in the suburb of Connolly will shift by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to show the fastest growth at 71%, increasing by 207 residents to reach 502. Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 65% of total population growth, highlighting local aging patterns. In contrast, population declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets.