Eglinton (WA)

Eglinton lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Eglinton's population is estimated at around 8,870, reflecting an increase of 5,165 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 3,705 people. This growth (139.4%) is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,629 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional 2,140 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 575 persons per square kilometer. Eglinton's growth exceeded the national average (8.9%) since the 2021 Census. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Eglinton is predicted to increase by 4,728 persons, reflecting a gain of 12.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Eglinton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Eglinton experienced around 449 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 2,248 homes were approved, with 196 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

This suggests supply meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice and potential population growth above projections. The average construction value of new properties is $375,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, there have been $19.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Eglinton has 907.0% more building activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 99.0% detached houses and 1.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

With around 8 people per dwelling approval, Eglinton exhibits growth area characteristics. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Eglinton is projected to gain 1,122 residents by 2041. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Eglinton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Between 2014 and 2020, AreaSearch identified 21 projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable ones include: the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre (AARC), completed in June 2017; the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, operational since December 2016; the Alkimos-Eglinton Satellite City, planned for completion by 2030; and Allara Estate, with stage one handed over in August 2018. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Eglinton has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 3.9%.

The area saw an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of June 2025, there are 2,899 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Perth's rate and a workforce participation rate of 74.7%, higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among Eglinton residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, labour force grew by 4.1%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged, according to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data for the wider area. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising slightly to 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 provide insights into potential future demand within Eglinton. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Eglinton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that income in Eglinton is high nationally. The median assessed income stands at $62,713 while the average income is $72,649. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Eglinton would be approximately $71,618 (median) and $82,965 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Eglinton cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 48.6% of the community (4,310 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 19.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 61st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Eglinton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Eglinton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.3% houses and 0.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eglinton was at 7.4%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (70.9%) or rented (21.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eglinton was $1,950, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,898. The median weekly rent figure for Eglinton was recorded at $350, the same as Perth metro's figure of $350. Nationally, Eglinton's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 83.0% of all households, including 43.6% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 15.8% and group households comprising 1.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Eglinton demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates than the Australian average, with 17.2% compared to 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 48.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (14.6%) and certificates (33.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education at 13.6%, secondary education at 7.0%, and tertiary education at 4.1%. Eglinton Beach Primary School serves the local area but has no current students enrolled as of now. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services due to the absence of schools within Eglinton itself. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Eglinton has 20 currently active public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services, totaling 7 different routes. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 1,760.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated good, with residents on average being located 270 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages at 251 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 88 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eglinton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Eglinton's health outcomes data shows exceptional results, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 56% (~4970 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Perth's 53.8%.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma (9.1%) and mental health issues (8.6%), while 75.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth. Only 7.5% (665 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 13.6%. However, seniors' health outcomes require more attention despite being above average.

Eglinton 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

Eglinton was found to have higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 13.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.9% born overseas. The predominant religion in Eglinton is Christianity, comprising 39.8% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.1% of Eglinton's population versus 0.1%.

Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups in Eglinton are English at 34.7%, Australian at 20.0%, and Other at 9.6%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 0.9%, South African at 2.4% versus 1.8%, and Maori at 2.1% versus 1.3%.

Eglinton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Eglinton's median age at 30 years is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and is substantially lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Eglinton has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 3.7% to 5.3%, while the proportion of those aged 55-64 has risen from 5.9% to 7.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 23.4% to 21.2%, and the proportion of those aged 0-4 has dropped from 12.4% to 10.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Eglinton's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to grow steadily, increasing by 312 people (33%) from 940 to 1,253. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 35-44 age cohorts.