Gelorup

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of November 2025, Gelorup's estimated population is around 2,478. This reflects a growth of 223 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,255. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,378 residents in June 2024 and validation of 13 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 100 persons per square kilometer. Gelorup's population growth of 9.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed around 49.0% to overall population gains, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch projections for Gelorup use ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, post-2032 growth estimates are based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. By 2041, Gelorup's population is projected to increase by around 290 persons, reflecting a total increase of approximately 7.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Gelorup recorded around 7 residential properties granted approval per year, with approximately 39 homes approved between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, and 3 so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling accommodated about 2.6 new residents annually over the past five financial years. The average construction value of these dwellings was around $472,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

This year, Gelorup has registered $95,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of WA, Gelorup shows approximately 56% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with about 237 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Gelorup to add around 186 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Gelorup has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Bethanie Dalyellup Aged Care Facility, ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket, The Acreage Estate Dalyellup, and Dalyellup Beach Estate. Details of most relevant projects follow.

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The exceptional employment performance in Gelorup places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Gelorup has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate was 1.0% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 6.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of this date, 1,431 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.2% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. The workforce participation rate in Gelorup was 64.9%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Notably, the area showed strong specialization in construction with an employment share 1.5 times higher than the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented at 2.3% compared to Rest of WA's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population versus resident population comparison. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 6.4% and labour force grew by 5.8%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Gelorup. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Gelorup's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Gelorup's income level is above the national average based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $54,342 and average income stands at $69,298. This compares to figures for Rest of WA which are $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,570 (median) and $75,964 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes rank at the 84th percentile with a weekly figure of $2,330. The largest income segment comprises 34.4% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 852 residents falling into this category. This aligns with broader trends across regional levels showing 31.1% in the same category. Gelorup demonstrates affluence with 34.2% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 89.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

In Gelorup, as per the latest Census evaluation, all dwellings were houses with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro WA's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gelorup stood at 47.5%, with mortgaged properties at 47.1% and rented ones at 5.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. Weekly rent in Gelorup averaged $380 compared to Non-Metro WA's $300. Nationally, Gelorup's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.3% of all households, including 43.5% couples with children, 35.0% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.7%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Gelorup shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 23.2% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA3 area average of 15.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (32.1%).

Educational participation is high at 28.9%, including secondary education (12.4%), primary education (9.9%), and tertiary education (2.5%).

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Gelorup's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Gelorup residents show relatively positive health outcomes.

Common health condition prevalence is low across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover rate is approximately 55% of the total population, around 1,355 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.1%) and asthma (7.7%). About 70.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.4% in the rest of WA. Around 17.9%, or 443 people, are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming general population health metrics.

Gelorup ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gelorup's population was found to be relatively homogeneous, with 79.9% born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gelorup, comprising 51.4%, compared to 45.9% across the rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.9%), Australian (29.4%), and Scottish (8.2%).

Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 1.9%, compared to 0.8% regionally, as are Dutch (3.0%) and New Zealand (0.9%) ancestries.

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

Gelorup's median age is 45 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of WA average of 40 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 are particularly prominent, making up 15.5% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 7.3%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of 15-24 year-olds has increased from 13.5% to 15.5%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 3.7% to 4.9%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has declined from 17.5% to 14.7%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 17.5% to 16.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Gelorup, with the strongest projected growth being in the 25-34 cohort, which is expected to grow by 52%, adding 94 residents to reach a total of 275. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 55-64 age cohorts.