Gnangara

Gnangara lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Gnangara's population is estimated at around 2,481 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,134 people (84.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,347 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,480, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 167 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Gnangara's 84.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is 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). Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 761 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a reduction of 5.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Gnangara among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Gnangara averaged approximately 71 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 358 homes were approved, with a further 21 approved in FY-26 to date.

The average population increase per year for each dwelling built over the past five financial years was 0.9 people. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost value of these homes was $312,000. Compared to Greater Perth, Gnangara has seen a significant increase in construction activity, with a 376.0% higher rate per person. This has led to greater choice for buyers, although recent data indicates that this activity has begun to ease.

Nationally, Gnangara's construction activity is above average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. The majority of new developments in Gnangara consist of standalone homes (83.0%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 17.0%. This maintains the area's traditional low-density character and appeals to those seeking family homes with space. With approximately 59 people per dwelling approval, Gnangara exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Despite stable or declining population forecasts, this could potentially lead to less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Gnangara has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include East Landsdale Neighbourhood Centre, Alexander Drive Shared Pathway, Ellenbrook to Wangara Wastewater Pipeline, and Landsdale Gardens Primary School. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Gnangara has been broadly consistent with national averages

Gnangara has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.4% as of September 2025. The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025800 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Gnangara was significantly lower at 41.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Based on Census responses, 15.2% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. The dominant employment sectors among residents were construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Gnangara had a particularly high concentration in construction, with employment levels at 2.4 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance was under-represented, with only 8.5% of Gnangara's workforce compared to 14.8% in Greater Perth. The area functioned as an employment hub with 1.1 workers per resident as at the Census, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.4% while labour force increased by 4.0%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.3 percentage points, according to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Gnangara. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gnangara's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Gnangara had a median taxpayer income of $42,646 and an average income of $52,826 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Perth having a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $46,749 (median) and $57,908 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Gnangara rank modestly, between the 25th and 30th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the predominant cohort in Gnangara spans 24.9% of locals (617 people) with incomes in the $400 - $799 category, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 32.0%. Income distribution reveals clear polarization, with 30.4% in lower brackets (<$800/week) and 24.9% in higher brackets (>$3,000/week). After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Gnangara, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.6% houses and 26.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gnangara stood at 60.4%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 31.6% and rented dwellings 8.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure for Gnangara was recorded at $300, lower than Perth metro's $350 and national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Gnangara were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

Gnangara has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 76.0% of all households, including 29.9% couples with children, 38.3% couples without children, and 5.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 23.6% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with the Greater Perth average.

The educational profile of Gnangara exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 17.5%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 28.6%.

A significant 22.0% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 6.6% in secondary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gnangara has one active public transport stop operating within its boundaries. This stop serves a mix of bus routes, with four individual routes in total providing 706 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport is limited, as residents are typically located 1604 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents commute outward due to Gnangara's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation, used by 93% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 100 trips per day, resulting in approximately 706 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gnangara'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 Gnangara. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,195 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis (impacting 12.8%) and mental health issues (6.4%). 65.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 33.3% of residents aged 65 and over (826 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Gnangara was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gnangara was found to have a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 12.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gnangara, comprising 59.5% of its population, which is higher than the 45.0% figure across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups in Gnangara are English (32.2%), Australian (20.7%), and Italian (8.3%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have different representations compared to regional averages: Welsh at 1.3% vs 0.7%, South African at 1.8% vs 1.0%, and Hungarian at 0.6% vs 0.2%.

Gnangara ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Gnangara has a median age of 55, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Gnangara has an over-representation of the 65-74 age cohort (17.0%) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (3.3%). The 65-74 concentration in Gnangara is notably higher than the national average of 9.5%. From 2021 to present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 12.2% to 13.5% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 5.7% to 3.3%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 18.5% to 16.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Gnangara's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 90 people (27%), from 334 to 425. Senior residents aged 65 and above will account for all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.