Gidgegannup

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

The population of the Gidgegannup statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 3,140 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 322 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,818 people in the Gidgegannup (SA2). The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 3,132 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 10.3 persons per square kilometer. The Gidgegannup (SA2) experienced an 11.4% growth since the 2021 census, exceeding the national average of 9.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, the Gidgegannup (SA2) is expected to increase by just below the median of national areas, with a projected population increase of 209 persons to reach approximately 3,349 people by 2041, reflecting a gain of 6.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Gidgegannup has averaged around 27 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 139 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY-26. This averages to approximately 2.3 new residents gained for each dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value of these dwellings is $490,000, indicating focus on the premium market and high-end developments. In comparison, Gidgegannup records about three-quarters the building activity per person when measured against Greater Perth, and places among the 71st percentile nationally. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature.

Population forecasts indicate a gain of 201 residents through to 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Gidgegannup has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include EastLink WA, Gidgegannup Town Site, Gidgegannup Showgrounds Upgrade, and Gidgegannup Play Space Public Art. The following list details those 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. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%. This rate is lower than Greater Perth's unemployment rate of 4.0%, but workforce participation is similar at 65.2%. Key industries include mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. The area has a 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. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force increased by 2.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections for Gidgegannup indicate 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

The suburb of Gidgegannup had one of the highest income levels in Australia according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Gidgegannup was $58,003 and the average income stood at $86,615, which compared to figures for Greater Perth of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,583 (median) and $94,947 (average) as of September 2025. According to census data, household incomes in Gidgegannup ranked at the 89th percentile with a weekly income of $2,449. Income analysis revealed that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominated with 28.9% of residents (907 people), mirroring the broader area where 32.0% occupied this bracket. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 39.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retained 87.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

Gidgegannup's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 98.7% houses and 1.3% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% others. Home ownership in Gidgegannup stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged properties at 54.5% and rented ones at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,842. Median weekly rent in Gidgegannup was $350, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Gidgegannup's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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

Educational qualifications in Gidgegannup trail regional benchmarks, with 21.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including secondary (11.0%), primary (8.6%), and tertiary (4.6%) education.

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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 above-average health outcomes with both younger and older age groups having low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (1,933 people), compared to 55.3% across Greater Perth, and 55.7% nationally. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.4% of residents respectively, while 71.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth.

The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (565 people), which is higher than the 12.6% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly 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 the census data from June 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 77.3% of its population born in Australia and 88.8% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 95.7%. Christianity dominated religiously with 42.6%, while Judaism had a higher representation than the Greater Perth average (0.3% vs 0.1%).

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.8%), Australian (28.1%), and Scottish (8.3%), all above their respective regional averages of 26.2%, 22.0%, and 7.4%. Notably, Welsh (0.9% vs 0.5%), Dutch (2.1% vs 1.3%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.2%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 comprises 19.1% of Gidgegannup's population, compared to Greater Perth's percentage, while the 25-34 age group makes up 6.2%. This concentration in the 55-64 age group is 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%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 10.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 19.6% to 16.1%. Demographic modeling indicates that Gidgegannup's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 47%, adding 80 residents to reach 250. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 74% of population growth, emphasizing demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 45-54 age cohorts.