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Gelorup has an estimated 2,319 residents, up from 2,255 at the 2021 Census — a change of 64 people, or 2.8%. Density is about 94 people per 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Gelorup has an estimated population of approximately 2,319 residents, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and post-Census address validations. This represents a rise of 64 people (2.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,255 people. The adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 2,314 calculated by AreaSearch following the ABS release in June 2025, alongside 15 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level yields a density of 93 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for additional residential development.
Inward overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 49.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Gelorup draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented post-2032 and for unmapped areas by ABS cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset (benchmarked to 2022 data). Looking ahead, the suburb of Gelorup is anticipated to outpace the median growth rate of Australia's non-metropolitan localities, gaining 272 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries to register an overall 16-year increase of 11.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
35 new dwellings have been approved in Gelorup over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below 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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According to statistical area data evaluated by AreaSearch, residential building approvals across Gelorup average approximately 7 dwellings annually, with around 35 homes approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, including 3 permissions granted in FY-25 to date. Against a backdrop of recent population declines, incoming residential supply has adequately met local demand to maintain favorable purchasing options, with newly approved houses carrying an expected construction cost of $477,000 on average. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $95,000 this financial year, underscoring a development landscape centered overwhelmingly on housing.
Per capita residential construction in Gelorup tracks at about half the level seen across Rest of WA and falls into the 25th percentile across the country, creating tighter stock availability that channels demand toward established properties. This lower volume relative to national figures indicates a well-established market alongside prospective site constraints. Furthermore, recent building activity has been composed exclusively of detached houses, reinforcing a low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to families seeking larger allotments. An estimated 577 people per approved dwelling highlights the suburb's subdued building pace. Longer-term demographic forecasts indicate that Gelorup will absorb 267 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly benchmark. The prevailing rate of construction aligns closely with expected population expansion, fostering market equilibrium and preventing sharp pricing volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gelorup, worth an estimated $55 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.12 billion. 18 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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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Major infrastructure developments and local planning projects play a critical role in shaping regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects positioned to influence the locality. Notable undertakings include the Bethanie Dalyellup Aged Care Facility, ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket, The Acreage Estate Dalyellup, and Dalyellup Beach Estate, with the surrounding pipeline detailing the most significant initiatives.
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ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket
Approved single storey ALDI supermarket and small liquor store at Lot 9056 Portobello Road, Dalyellup. The proposal includes about 1505 sqm gross floor area, 82 car bays, landscaping, public art, roof and plinth signage, pedestrian seating and arbour canopy, access from Portobello Road and delivery access from Grafton Lane. Development approval was granted by the Shire of Capel on 30 April 2025 subject to conditions, with substantial commencement required within two years of the decision.
Bethanie Dalyellup Aged Care Facility
A state-of-the-art $28 million, 120-bed aged care facility comprising six small houses with approximately 20 rooms each (many with balconies). Features an intergenerational exercise and play area, cafe, bar, hairdresser, wellness rooms, and large multipurpose room. Provides 24-hour care for diverse needs including dementia and palliative care.
The Acreage Estate Dalyellup
A completed residential development featuring large allotments and premium housing in the sought-after Dalyellup area. This estate provides spacious living options with easy access to beaches and community facilities, separate from the main Dalyellup Beach Estate development.
Dalyellup Beach Estate
Large-scale coastal masterplanned community in Dalyellup, south of Bunbury, developed by Satterley Property Group since 1999. The established estate is largely built out and includes a district shopping centre, schools, parks, over 130 hectares of coastal reserve and 50 hectares of Tuart forest. Satterley has now launched Wildwood, a new premium precinct within the estate offering 146 homesites less than 500m from the beach, with lots ranging from 370 to 672 square metres, extending the project's construction timeline.
Dalyellup Beach Estate - Wildwood Precinct
Wildwood is the newest premium precinct within the award-winning Dalyellup Beach masterplanned community, located between Hutt Drive and Maidment Parade in Dalyellup WA. The precinct offers 146 homesites across Stage 1, with lots ranging from 370 square metres to 672 square metres, positioned just 500 metres from the beach. Approximately 47% of the precinct is dedicated to green open space, bordered by regional open space to the north and adjacent to Maidment Parade parklands. Stage 1 has launched with land now available, and the next stage is scheduled for release in June 2026.The precinct is located 2km from the Dalyellup Town Centre and 1.2km from Gosse Way Shopping Centre.
Dalyellup Multipurpose Community and Youth Centre
A $13.86 million multipurpose community and youth centre featuring a multifunctional library and technology hub, youth space with digital facilities, small performance spaces, activity rooms, business start-up facilities, and senior citizens club space. Part of the wider Dalyellup District Centre development.
Dalyellup Village
A Coles-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre completed in October 2025, located in the rapidly growing suburb of Dalyellup approximately 10 kilometres south of Bunbury. The centre features a full-line Coles supermarket (3,205 square metres) with drive-through Click and Collect, Liquorland, and a Subway tenancy. The 7,000 square metre car park includes shade structures, solar PV, a backup generator, and extensive landscaping. The development was designed and constructed by Perkins Builders on behalf of Coles Group Property Developments, with Wallace PM serving as Project Manager and Superintendent.
Dalyellup Primary School
A modern primary school serving the growing Dalyellup community with facilities for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. The school features contemporary learning spaces, technology hubs, and recreational facilities designed to support the educational needs of families in the expanding Dalyellup Beach Estate.
1,356 residents of Gelorup are employed, from a labour force of 1,374. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 70.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,732, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Gelorup features a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and relative employment stability over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,356 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.2% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (70.4% compared to Regional WA's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for resident workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The local talent pool demonstrates substantial specialization in construction, which captures a workforce proportion 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.3% of resident workers against 9.3% regionally. Comparing resident workers with Census workplace tallies highlights a modest base of employment within the immediate area. According to ABS and SALM statistical aggregations by AreaSearch for the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 0.4% and the total labor force grew by 0.3%, leaving joblessness essentially stable. In comparison, Regional WA observed a 0.1% contraction in employment, 0.3% growth in its labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements. While total nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, shifting sector performance mapped against local staffing patterns implies employment growth for Gelorup residents of 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (calculated via simple industry weighting without factoring in local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gelorup is $2,330 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,342 a year against an average of $69,298. 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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According to aggregated ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels in the suburb of Gelorup sit slightly above national figures. Taxpayers in the suburb of Gelorup recorded a median income of $54,342 and an average income of $69,298, compared with $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Indexing against a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023 indicates updated estimates of roughly $60,282 (median) and $76,872 (average) as of March 2026. Household earnings place exceptionally strong at the 84th percentile nationally with a weekly figure of $2,330.
In terms of income distribution, the largest cohort includes 34.4% of residents (797 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional share of 31.1%. Higher earners earning over $3,000 per week comprise 34.2% of the population, underscoring solid financial capacity. Residents retain 89.8% of their income once housing costs are paid, and the area is placed in the 7th decile for SEIFA income ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gelorup had 723 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 16.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings indicate that the housing stock in Gelorup consists entirely of separate houses, with no other dwellings such as apartments or semi-detached formats recorded, contrasted with 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Fully owned homes account for 47.5% of properties, well above the regional standard, while mortgaged residences represent 47.1% and rental properties make up 5.5%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments stand at $2,000 and median weekly rent sits at $380, both higher than the Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing costs surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863 and rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gelorup counted 723 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 86.3%, comprising couples with children at 43.5%, childless couples at 35.0%, and single parent households at 7.8%. The remaining 13.7% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 11.4% and group households making up 1.8%. Typical household occupancy is 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.5 average observed across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.2% of adults in Gelorup hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 659 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in the district are notably elevated compared to regional benchmarks, with 23.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees versus the SA3 area average of 15.6%. Bachelor degrees form the primary category at 16.8%, complemented by postgraduate degrees (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). In addition, technical and trade training is widespread, as 42.6% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, comprising certificates (32.1%) and advanced diplomas (10.5%). Engagement in formal study is strong, with 28.9% of the local population enrolled across educational institutions. Secondary schooling accounts for 12.4% of residents, 9.9% attend primary education, and 2.5% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Gelorup means driving: households keep an average of 2.4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.3% of residents in Gelorup report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 across Gelorup show positive results in AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, showing very low prevalence of common ailments across every age cohort. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by roughly 55% of all residents (~1,268 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported long-term conditions, affecting 8.1 and 7.7% of the community respectively, while 70.3% of residents reported having no medical conditions at all, compared with 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age residents demonstrate typical overall health outcomes. Seniors aged 65 and over total 459 people (19.8% of the populace), and their health status ranks favorably in line with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gelorup is largely Australian-born, at 79.9% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Gelorup track below broader norms, with 79.9% of inhabitants born in Australia, 91.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, followed by 51.4% of Gelorup residents compared to 44.6% across Regional WA. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest backgrounds identified in Gelorup are English (32.9%), Australian (29.4%), and Scottish (8.2%). Several other ethnic heritage groups show distinct local concentrations, with South Australian background accounting for 1.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Dutch ancestry at 3.0% (versus 1.5%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.9% (matching 0.9% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gelorup is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 24.0% 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 age distribution in Gelorup aligns closely with Regional WA patterns, showing a maximum variance across cohorts of 7.9 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 46 years, remaining level with the 2021 Census result, 6 years older than the Regional WA figure of 40 at that Census, and above the nationwide Census median of 38. Since that Census, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 35.0% to an estimated 31.1%. Looking forward to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive local population additions, growing by 149 residents (34%) to reach a total of 583.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gelorup
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,255 at the 2021 Census → 2,319 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 (SAL50533). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.