Gooseberry Hill

Gooseberry Hill is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Gooseberry Hill's population is estimated at around 3,522 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 199 people (6.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,323 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,461 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 423 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected for Gooseberry Hill (SA2). The area is expected to expand by 388 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.7% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Gooseberry Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Gooseberry Hill has averaged around 7 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 37 homes were approved, with no approvals so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, on average, 4.3 people moved to Gooseberry Hill for each dwelling built.

This substantial lag between supply and demand typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers target the premium market segment, with new dwellings valued at an average of $454,000. In FY-26, there have been $156,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Gooseberry Hill records roughly half the building activity per person and places among the 35th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings.

This level is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction has been detached houses, preserving Gooseberry Hill's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 468 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet development environment. Future projections show Gooseberry Hill adding 412 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Gooseberry Hill has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Ten projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include High Wycombe South Residential Precinct, Kalamunda Central Masterplan & Town Square, Kalamunda Village Quarter - Kalamunda Activity Centre Redevelopment, and Maida Vale South Urban Investigation Area. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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Gooseberry Hill ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Gooseberry Hill has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.9% and it experienced a 2.0% employment growth over the year ending September 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,875 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, below Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 60.6% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training has a particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Retail trade, however, has limited presence at 6.7% compared to the regional level of 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.0% while labour force grew by 2.0%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.1%. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gooseberry Hill's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Gooseberry Hill suburb has a median taxpayer income of $63,555 and an average income of $85,356 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,669 (median) and $93,567 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Gooseberry Hill cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. In this suburb, 23.9% of the population (841 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Gooseberry Hill demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.9% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 89.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In Gooseberry Hill, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Perth metro's figures of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gooseberry Hill stood at 52.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 40.6% and rented dwellings accounting for 7.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,253, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Gooseberry Hill was $400, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Gooseberry Hill's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Gooseberry Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 80.9% of all households, including 35.4% couples with children, 38.7% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 18.2% and group households making up 1.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

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

Educational attainment in Gooseberry Hill is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016 data, 33.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 22.5% in the SA3 area and 27.9% in Western Australia overall. This high educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%.

Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 34.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 14.5% and certificates at 20.2%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 25.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016 data. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 40 active stops operating within Gooseberry Hill, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 5 individual routes, providing a total of 649 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 225 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 92 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 16 weekly trips per stop.

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

Gooseberry Hill shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common conditions. Approximately 61% of its total population (2,151 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Perth's 57.0%. Nationally, the average is 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis at 10.0%, and asthma at 6.0%. 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 69.2%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 29.3% (1,031 people), compared to Greater Perth's 20.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in Gooseberry Hill are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Gooseberry Hill's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 6.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.2% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Gooseberry Hill, comprising 51.5% of people. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the most represented group at 36.6%, higher than the regional average of 31.3%. Australian and Scottish were also prominent, comprising 21.3% and 9.8% respectively. Notably, Welsh, Dutch, and Polish groups were overrepresented in Gooseberry Hill compared to regional averages: Welsh at 1.0% vs 0.7%, Dutch at 2.3% vs 1.8%, and Polish at 1.1% vs 0.7%.

Gooseberry Hill hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Gooseberry Hill has a median age of 49, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and above the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, making up 11.8% of the population, compared to the national figure of 6.0%. This group has grown from 9.7% in the 2021 Census to 11.8% currently, while the 85+ cohort has increased from 2.3% to 3.6%. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age group has declined from 15.3% to 13.9%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 15.3% to 14.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Gooseberry Hill's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 47%, reaching 610 people from the current 415. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 84% of total population growth. In contrast, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.