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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Gidgegannup is around 3,140, reflecting an increase of 322 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents an 11.4% increase from the previous population of 2,818. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of a resident population of 3,132 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 10.3 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate exceeded the national average of 9.9%, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises 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, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected for the suburb of Gidgegannup. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is expected to increase by 209 persons to reach 3,349 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

Gidgegannup averaged around 27 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25139 homes were approved, with 9 more in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling built gained an average of 2.3 new residents annually over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $490,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. This year, $834,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Perth, Gidgegannup has about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 71st percentile nationally.

Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low density nature. With around 186 people per approval, Gidgegannup is a developing area. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 201 residents by 2041. Current construction levels are expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include EastLink WA, Gidgegannup Town Site development, Gidgegannup Showgrounds Upgrade (commenced on 20th April 2021), and Gidgegannup Play Space Public Art project (scheduled for completion in late 2022). The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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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 1.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%.

This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In September 2025, 1,896 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, 15.8% of residents worked from home.

Key industries of employment among residents were mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. The area showed strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 7.9 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance was under-represented, with only 9.8% of Gidgegannup's workforce compared to 14.8% in Greater Perth. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, and labour force increased by 2.3%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gidgegannup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

Gidgegannup suburb's income level is among Australia's highest based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $58,003 and average income stands at $86,615. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 respectively. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $63,583 (median) and $94,947 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 89th percentile with $2,449 weekly. Income analysis reveals that 28.9% of residents (907 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the broader area where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Higher earners comprise a substantial presence with 39.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 87.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Gidgegannup's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gidgegannup stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.5% and rented ones at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Gidgegannup was $350, matching Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Gidgegannup's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise 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 2.6.

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

In Gidgegannup trail, 21.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. The most common qualifications are bachelor degrees at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.5%).

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

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Gidgegannup's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Gidgegannup. AreaSearch's assessment found low prevalence of common health conditions in both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (1,933 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4% and 7.4% of residents respectively. A total of 71.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (577 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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

Gidgegannup's population showed low cultural diversity, with 77.3% born in Australia and 88.8% being citizens. English was spoken exclusively at home by 95.7%. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 42.6%.

Judaism, though small at 0.3%, was proportionally higher than Greater Perth's 0.3%. The top ancestry groups were English (35.8%), Australian (28.1%), and Scottish (8.3%). These percentages exceeded regional averages of 28.0% for English, 21.2% for Australian, and were notably higher for Welsh (0.9% vs 0.7%), Dutch (2.1% vs 1.5%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.2%).

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

The median age in Gidgegannup is 46 years, which exceeds Greater Perth's average of 37 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Gidgegannup at 19.3%, compared to the Greater Perth average of 12.5% and the national average of 11.2%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.1%. In the 2021 Census, the 55-64 age group increased from 17.8% to 19.3%, while the 35-44 cohort rose from 10.9% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 19.6% to 15.5%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Gidgegannup. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to expand by 74 people (42%), from 175 to 250. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 72% of the population growth, while the 15-24 and 35-44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.