Gidgegannup

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Gidgegannup is around 3,143, reflecting an increase of 325 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 2,818 in the suburb. This growth rate of 11.5% exceeds the national average of 8.9%. The current population density is approximately 10.3 persons per square kilometer. Interstate migration contributed around 65.0% to this population increase. ABS ERP estimates from surrounding areas, applied by AreaSearch, indicate a resident population of 3,132 in Jun 2024.

Since the Census date, an additional 20 validated new addresses have been identified. Looking ahead, projections based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data (released in 2024 with a base year of 2022) suggest a population increase just below the median national level by 2041. Specifically, the suburb is expected to gain an additional 209 persons by 2041, reflecting a total growth of 6.3% over the 17-year period. For areas not covered by ABS data and post-2032 projections, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data).

Recent residential development output has been above average within Gidgegannup when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Gidgegannup shows an average of around 27 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25139 homes were approved, with a further 7 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 2.3 new residents.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $490,000. In FY-26, $834,000 in commercial development approvals were recorded. Compared to Greater Perth, Gidgegannup has about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 71st percentile of areas assessed nationally.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low density nature. With around 186 people per approval, Gidgegannup is developing. By 2041, it is forecasted to gain 198 residents. Current construction levels should meet housing demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth beyond current forecasts.

Gidgegannup has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 11 infrastructure projects that could impact a certain area. Notable projects include EastLink WA, Gidgegannup Town Site, Gidgegannup Showgrounds Upgrade, and Gidgegannup Play Space Public Art. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Gidgegannup has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%. This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In June 2025, 1,898 residents were in work. The unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents are mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. The area has a particularly strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 7.9 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 9.8% of Gidgegannup's workforce compared to 14.8% in Greater Perth. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2% and labour force increased by 4.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within Gidgegannup. These projections suggest national employment should 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 Gidgegannup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years.

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

Gidgegannup's median income among taxpayers was $58,003 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $86,615 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $66,239, with average income estimated at $98,914. According to census data, household incomes in Gidgegannup rank at the 89th percentile, which is $2,449 weekly. The income analysis shows that the majority of residents, 28.9% or 908 people, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket. Higher earners are also prominent in the area, with 39.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.2% of their income. The SEIFA income ranking places Gidgegannup in the 7th decile.

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

Gidgegannup's dwelling structures, according to the latest Census, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gidgegannup was at 38.6%, with mortgaged properties at 54.5% and rented ones at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,300, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent figure in Gidgegannup was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Gidgegannup's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 87.0% of all households, including 41.5% couples with children, 38.6% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 12.0% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Gidgegannup aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

In Gidgegannup trail regional benchmarks, 21.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 30.5%. Educational participation is high, with 28.0% currently enrolled in formal education: secondary (11.0%), primary (8.6%), and tertiary (4.6%).

Gidgegannup Primary School serves the area, enrolling 189 students as of a typical Australian school condition (ICSEA: 1001). The school focuses exclusively on primary education; secondary options are available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 6.0 places per 100 residents versus the regional average of 15.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

Gidgegannup shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 62% of its total population (1,935 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Perth's 54.1%, and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.4% each of residents.

71.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth. As of 2016, 18.0% of Gidgegannup's population is aged 65 and over (565 people), higher than Greater Perth's 12.6%. Seniors' health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Gidgegannup, as per data from 2016 Census, showed lower cultural diversity with 77.3% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 42.6%. Judaism, although small at 0.3%, was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English (35.8%) and Australian (28.1%) were substantially higher than regional averages of 26.2% and 22.0% respectively. Scottish ancestry stood at 8.3%. Notable divergences included Welsh (0.9% vs 0.5%), Dutch (2.1% vs 1.3%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.2%).

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

Gidgegannup's median age is 47 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 19.1% of Gidgegannup's population, compared to Greater Perth's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 6.2%. This 55-64 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 11.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 17.8% to 19.1%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 10.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 19.6% to 16.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Gidgegannup's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 47%, adding 80 residents to reach a total of 250. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 74% of population growth, emphasizing demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 0-4 and 45-54 cohorts.